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@phoscarbueno w/ @paulinuaa   2,000-year-old Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Ritual Shaft You’re really going to put “Penis,” “Bone,” and “Shaft” in the same headline? Defenseless. How do you not click on something like that? It’s bold, no doubt. But our favorite ancient Roman poet, Virgil (he was like Prince or Beyonce, just one name), supposedly said, audentes fortuna iuvat. Fortune favors the bold.  Wonder if Virgil had painted dog penis bones in his shafts.   Why Big Banks Want You to Ignore This IRS Loophole [Partner]  Here’s something your bank won’t tell you. There’s a hidden section of IRS code that allows you to protect your IRA or 401(k) with a smart, tax-sheltered strategy. While some Americans leave their retirement savings vulnerable to the same pitfalls that led to 2008’s crash, others are leveraging this 100% legal “cheat code” to secure their future. Big banks aren’t thrilled, but hey, it’s your retirement. Not theirs. Discover how to take control of your savings right here.    LEARN MORE   What Does It Mean to Let Wine Breathe? Peeling foil. Twisting the corkscrew. That satisfying pop. And your other hand? Choking the bottle’s neck the entire time. Seems only fair to let the poor thing breathe after all that. But what does “letting it breathe” even mean? Is this wine etiquette or just a way to feel fancy?  Decant your knowledge here.   Man Whose Family Won the Lottery Describes the Strange Part About Becoming Rich Overnight Yesterday, our Uber Driver casually mentioned that most lottery winners go broke in two to three years. This article says three to five years and 33%. Close enough. Why does this happen? Uber Driver said it’s because schools aren’t teaching kids finances. But this guy, whose family actually won the lottery, has a much different perspective on the matter.  Spoiler: It’s not all private jets and champagne.   Curry, Vomit Buckets, and the Ramones Pre-show Ritual There are musicians who sip tea in green rooms. Who repeat “mama-made-me-mash-my-m-and-ms” on a sliding scale to warm up their vocals. And then there are the Ramones. Who ate the spiciest curry they could find.  Just to push themselves?   The Mixer Behind the scenes of Rome's Colosseum on a very eerie and underrated tour. Expert shares tips for getting free drinks on your next flight. The US airports with the most affordable parking. 11 unforgettable things to do in Dublin. The 10 best U.S. cities for active lifestyles. Can eating a really hot pepper kill you? Seven listening bars that are easy on the eyes and ears. Tackle your credit card debt by paying 0% interest until nearly 2027.* *Partner     /GTFO @cult.class | The Moon     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     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe