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@bentsuiphotos w/ @kendelkay & @julik.novikova &  @wildsetfreemedia   Why Do We Call It an “Allen Wrench”? The engineer in our building is a legend. He’s the spitting image of the grandpa from Up, as if his Polish accent wasn’t charming enough. He popped by our place the other day to inspect some plumbing or something (we don’t ask too many questions). At one point, he asked if we had any “IKEA wrenches.” Turns out, that’s just his name for Allen wrenches. Which is a much better name for them.  Or is it?   The Deep Dish That Deepens Your Love for Pizza, Delivered Right to Your Door [Partner]  Chicago’s deep dish isn’t just pizza. It’s an icon. And with Rupiani’s, you don’t need a plane ticket or a windchill advisory to savor the real thing. Made in the heart of Chicago in the River North neighborhood, each 2-pound pie is crafted by champion pizza makers, with no preservatives and real Chicago water (yes, that’s a thing). Shipped frozen, it’s ready to bake and devour in under an hour. Sausage, cheese, pepperoni—the Sampler has all the hits. Heat. Eat. Close your eyes. You’re in Chicago.  Order by 12/18 to guarantee Christmas delivery and use code ELEVATOR25 for $25 off.   SHOP NOW   The Best Ways to Avoid Getting Sick When Traveling This Winter Traveling for the holidays? So is everyone else. We actually find airports kind of peaceful. The hustle of passersby, the chaos of kids, the steady hum of delay announcements. It’s like a front-row seat to humanity’s grand play, all from the comfort of a pleather terminal chair.  Embrace the moment, stay chill, and protect your health.   What Happens to Our Bodies When We Touch Grass We prefer the metaphorical interpretation of getting your hands dirty. We’ve always leaned toward the indoors for fear of creepy crawly creatures. But we can’t deny the science. Touching actual grass does something good for you. And no, not that kind of grass. We’re talking about the kind often guarded by “Keep Off the Grass” signs. Feel free to defy them, just this once.  Go ahead. Get on the grass.   The Case for Not Overthinking The problem with being intelligent, as we’re sure you’ve noticed, is the temptation to spend a lot of time in your head. Because when you have a good one on your shoulders, it’s a nice place to be. Calm, sharp, familiar, witty. It’s also true that too much of anything is just that: too much. Including thinking.  Balance your diet with equal parts thinking and living.   The Mixer The 26 best podcasts🔺 of 2024. The best Chinatowns around the world. The benefits of walking. Meet the panda dolphin. Why the Amazon River doesn’t have any bridges. What would happen to the human body if it were moving at lightspeed. The first person to drive around the world in an EV. The world’s first groupie supergroup. Time travel for your wrist: vintage cool meets modern edge.* *Partner     /GTFO @bonniehefren | Korea     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise     @2024 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe