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@chabelivdv by @guntherfransphotography   The Enduring Romance of Mistletoe, a Parasite Named After Bird Poop Nothing like the smell of romance on Christmas morning, Dear Riders. Or wait? Is it… Turtle Dove poo? Try not to think about it when smooching your significant Santa under the mistletoe today. Another fun theory of mistletoe’s origin: Ancient Druids used it to make an elixir—retrieved after sacrificing bulls and climbing oak trees—that supposedly cured infertility.  So, bird poop or bull sacrifice? You decide.   Our Gift to You: Free Gummies, No Strings Attached [Partner]   Happy Holidays, Dear Riders. We’re teaming up with Indacloud to give you something highly festive. A pack of free THC gummies. No tax. No shipping cost. 100% free. Just click the link, and your free gummies will automatically appear at checkout. Want to explore more? We don’t blame ya. Take 30% off sitewide and check out any of Indacloud’s new 50+  products. Plus, every purchase enters you into a giveaway to win free weed for a year. Because the best gifts are the ones you never even saw coming.  Claim your free gummies today. No milk or cookies required.   CLAIM OFFER   What Christmas Looks Like in Every State How a state feels during the holidays is a great barometer for its vibe the rest of the year. California? Palm tree wrapped in twinkle lights. Arizona? Same, but cactus. Hawaii? Santa throwing a Shaka (obviously). Colorado? A 110-foot LED light tree. Because high as f*ck.  See? It all adds up. (Business Insider🔺)    Great Philosophers on Santa’s Naughty and Nice Lists What is the nice list? A tool for parents to guilt kids into behaving? Doesn’t it assume, sans Elf on a Shelf surveillance, that children are naturally naughty? Santa’s entire system could be an existential trap. Isn’t worrying about whether Gray Beard perceives you as naughty or nice impending on one’s full potential to flourish? The highest level of consciousness would be a perpetual state of indifference as to whether you receive presents or coal.  That got deep quick. Which is, indeed, what she said. How’s that for high-low humor?   What’s the Difference Between Dracula and Nosferatu? Z’all we got. We ran out of holiday articles, so you’re just going to have to deal with this completely random one to close things out today. We didn’t even know what a Nosferatu was. To be fair, neither did anyone else. It was a legal/copyright work-around.  Though, it didn’t end up working or sticking around.   The Mixer The incredible history of the Shotel Sword, the fearsome weapon of Ethiopia.The astronomer who discovered what stars are made of. What it’s like to run a wine bar. Six ways to open a stuck jar lid. Michelin is ranking hotels now. How to make sure you’re buying the best garlic. What pop culture gets wrong about the 80s. Time travel for your wrist: vintage cool meets modern edge.* *Partner     /GTFO @dannydesantos | London, United Kingdom     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