ELEVATOR 05.28.25 | How Did Root Beer Get Its Name?

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@divinemusemel by @jovafilms   Paris’ Most Exciting New Bar Runs Entirely Without Ice Here’s why this sans-ice bar works. One of the co-owners explains, “Even though we work without ice, only use French spirits, and operate seasonally, none of that should matter to the guest. They shouldn’t need to know any of that to understand what’s happening or have a good time.”  Disguising intense effort as effortless elegance? That’s what separates great from good.   The Efficient Man’s Guide to Working Out 86% of Your Muscles in as Little as 5 Minutes [Partner]  One word. Rowing. Don’t live near a body of water? Don’t fret. Hydrow is a rowing machine that brings on-the-water feel into your home. Every stroke works 86% of your muscles. From legs and back to arms and core. It’s designed for this total-body yet low-impact approach. And it’s what makes it one of our favorite workouts. Their classes (which vary in style: yoga, strength, mobility, etc.) range from 5 minutes to 45+. So it’s a routine you can stick to, no matter what’s on the agenda that day. Now through Memorial Day, use code ELEVATOR for an extra $50 off on top of Hydrow’s sitewide sale. That’s $500 off the Pro and $300 off the Wave.  Say hello to the most efficient workout. Say hello to Hydrow.   SHOP NOW   Why Are We Still Obsessed with Pompeii? The older we get, the hungrier we get for war documentaries, historical fiction, ancient ruins, history in general. Why? Who knows. Our theory? History is a tapestry. And the more you engage with it, the more your own threads get sewn in.  So the more you learn, the more you want to keep learning.   How Did Root Beer Get Its Name? Designed for designated drivers, Root Beer gets its name from the act of rooting for beer from the sober sidelines. If you’re out with buddies, and you’re driving, you still want them to have a good time. It’s Gentleman Code. Root for the beer, even if you’re not partaking.  Okay, we just made that up. Here’s the true story.   Global Cities Index 2025 Oxford Economics just released its 2025 Global Cities Index. And for a bunch of economists analyzing the world’s 1,000 largest urban economies, the design of the site is surprisingly slick. Great info, great user experience.  Scroll through and you’ll see what we mean.   The Mixer How long does food stay safe to eat in a cooler? The genius way to give leftover pizza new life. 22 novels for summer. A scalper explains why they love ripping you off.  Four strategies for getting better sleep away from home. The five busiest hiking trails in the U.S. How The Rolling Stones conquered America with Sticky Fingers. Blue cheese or ranch?* *Partner     /GTFO @martyschnurr | Joshua Tree, California     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