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@themanuc w/ @roxyferrari   What Do Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? Surprisingly Pleasant You’re wandering through a museum. You spot an ancient Egyptian tomb. Don’t you just want to pry that thing open and take a big ol’ whiff? No? Well, it’s not just us. In one phase of this experiment, a “panel of trained human sniffers” applied their expert noses to describe mummy aromas.  They should make a candle.   Data Just Made Palantir Worth $250B — Is This #1 Software Company Next? [Partner]  Palantir's stock just surged over 300% YOY as big data turned the company into a $250B tech giant. The big data gold rush is here, but the company that stands to profit the most may not be Palantir… A new disruption to smartphones gives users a share in the data profits, already facilitating +$325M in earnings and generating +$60M in revenue. With 32,481% revenue growth, this company is gearing up for a possible Nasdaq listing (stock ticker: $MODE), and pre-IPO shares are available at only $0.26/share. Their disruptive EarnPhone is now being distributed by Walmart and Best Buy, and it won’t be long before people start catching on. They are 90% towards their $20M investment milestone.  Secure your spot now at $0.26/share!   LEARN MORE   How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist Sometimes, we force our face into a smile before leaving the house. We think it rearranges our resting face into something more approachable, a little friendlier. Otherwise, our brows get heavy, our mouth sags, and gravity wins. You’ve got to actively fight back—smile like a psychopath at yourself in the mirror.  And keep that smile shining.   How to Overcome Your Flight Anxiety A lot of people develop flight anxiety as they get older. Not to sound harsh, but here’s a thought: just stay home. Or stick to road trips. Airports are already clogged, and if flying gives you anxiety, why do it?  Obviously, there are other solutions, too.   From the Margins to the Mainstream: How the Synthesizer Conquered American Music The synthesizer is to music-making what vinegar is to salad dressing. There’s a fine line between enjoyably funky and downright pungent. But these days, synthesizers aren’t just for experimental artists—they’re everywhere. Everywhere?  Everywhere.   The Mixer Sleep tourism🔺: relearning rest. The scientists trying to figure out why hockey players all sound Canadian. Can you use spoiled red wine for cooking? In a post-prohibition world, what’s the point of speakeasies? Five classic love songs that would fail the psychopath test. The top 20 trending spa destinations for 2025. The first flavor of Campbell's soup. Drunk in history: the hanky panky.  Take it easy tonight, feel amazing tomorrow.* *Partner     /GTFO @z.a.o_ | TWA Hotel     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