ELEVATOR | 05.12.25

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@lexi_lou_thur by @natureofportraits   The Real History of Mother’s Day Is Surprisingly Dark Mother’s Day wasn’t always bouquets and brunches. It started in the bloodshed of the Civil War. And get this. The woman who helped make it happen was ultimately driven to destroy it. There’s a life lesson in there somewhere. Build something up, only to watch it get co-opted, and then you have to work even harder to tear it down than you did to create it. And in the end your hard work of tearing it down doesn’t work.  It’s a holiday with a dramatic backstory.   The Nutrient You Need to Feel Younger, According to Experts [Partner]  As we age, as anyone over 40 can tell you, our bodies start to lose muscle, leading to weakness, fatigue, and a slower metabolism. But experts agree, protein plays a pivotal role in slowing the aging process. With Laird’s Protein Creamer, you can take control of your aging journey by adding a scoop to your daily coffee. Backed by Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, a couple of longevity experts, this plant-based solution delivers 12g of protein every serving, giving you impactful changes to your energy levels, muscle growth, and more.  Right now, new customers can get 20% off site-wide, plus free shipping, with code ELEVATOR20.   SHOP NOW   The Deathbed Fallacy You’ve heard it before. We all have. What do people on their deathbeds always realize? Shoulda spent more time with the family. Shoulda worried less. Shoulda traveled more. They all say the same thing. But are we supposed to believe that? Is someone who’s moments away from not having life the best person to evaluate how to live it? Perhaps.  Perhaps not.   Scientists Reveal What Happens in your Brain When You Read This was a tricky one to read because while reading it, we couldn’t stop thinking, “This is what our brain is doing right now, as we read this article. Why can’t we feel the left hemisphere firing away?” And then we’d get distracted and have to read the paragraph over again.  Don’t get too in your head. Just read it.   5 Movies from the 1970s That Were Years Ahead of Their Time We love watching an old movie that hasn’t aged well. Shows change. But we equally love seeing one that doesn’t just hold up, but makes you question how the filmmakers knew what they did. The ahead-of-their-time kind of movies.  They’re the tougher ones to sniff out.   The Mixer Why chefs don’t wear gloves. A brief history of The Who’s farewell tours. These cat beds made from vintage TVs and radios. 15 best Hallmark Channel movies ranked worst to best. Five classic songs that took years to become hits. Why restaurant salads taste so much better than homemade. Every state’s favorite fictional mom, mapped. This rare, limited-time travel credit card offer is turning heads.* *Partner     /GTFO @marc.hennige | Appenzellerland     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