ELEVATOR | 02.07.25

Why Polar Bear Fur Doesn't Freeze ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

@novasarrailh   Why Polar Bear Fur Doesn’t Freeze We’ve heard it called the Rumsfeld Matrix. Look it up. It’s a grid of Knowns and Unknowns. There are things we know we don’t know: Known Unknowns. And things we don’t know we don’t know: Unknown Unknowns. Following? Let’s give you an example. We’re fully aware of our general lack of Polar Bear knowledge. But we’ve never even considered why their soaking-wet fur doesn’t freeze. Until now.  Slippery slope. See what we did there?   Protect Your Home with Roofing Built to Last [Partner]  Don't let a worn-out roof dampen your home's appeal. Remodel Your Home offers access to skilled roofing experts ready to upgrade your roof with premium materials like metal, slate, cedar shake, tile, or composite. Our commitment to excellence ensures your home is protected and looks stunning. And the best part?  Getting a free quote is quick and easy! Stop the leaks.   LEARN MORE   How Many Licks? On Tootsie Pops, Desire and the Science of Delayed Gratification Remember the marshmallow test? It was meant to test kids’ tolerance for delayed gratification. Parents were all excited, thinking they’d raise “successful” little bastards with the willpower to wait for two sugar blobs, instead of eating one immediately. Yeah, about that. Turns out, all that “experiment” really tested was wealth. Surprise. Those with abundance didn’t mind waiting.  So where does that leave us with lick counting, candy consumption, and success?   How to Navigate Unpredictable Weather in Style No way around it. Start with shoes. If the skies are tossing mini daggers of ice or rain, you’re going with tough boots. Next, layers. Feeling professor-ish? Oxford and sweater. Cashmere, merino wool, or alpaca if you want to flex. Want something less restrictive? T-shirt and cardigan. More formal? Moleskin jacket.  Or if all else fails, just stay home in your long underwear.   How Wearing Ridiculously Long Pointed Shoes Became a Medieval Fashion Trend These shoes are objectively silly. Today, we associate them with jesters and clowns. But back in 1362, these long-toed nightmares were a serious fashion statement. The Pope tried to ban them, but the flashy trendsetters of the time didn’t back down. Eventually, real laws were passed—commoners were banned from wearing them. So, when can we get that level of legal intervention on the Crocs resurgence?  We’d settle for the Pope banning them, too.   The Mixer 10 of the best wines from Burgundy’s Mâcon. Nine delightful oddballs from the Academy of Art car auction. The trendiest shot to order right now. The best SNL hosts🔺 of all time. How and why men should add vitamin C to their skincare routine. America’s first car-free neighborhood. How the world nearly ran out of one of its favorite beers. Is every Quentin Tarantino movie connected? Watches crafted for now, built to last.* *Partner     /GTFO @alejandro_algo     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