ELEVATOR 11.11.2025 | The Evolution of Human Spit

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@alexiaraecastillo by @carolinemaloufphotography   The Evolution of Human Spit Goes Back to Primates Here’s a random fact you probably shouldn’t share out loud unless you happen to be at an evolutionary biology event. Saliva contains almost everything that also appears in blood. But wait, wait. That’s not the only slightly gross fascination this morning. While human blood is nearly identical to ape blood, human saliva is quite different from ape saliva.  So what’s up with that?   Give the Gift of Time—Now Up to 25% Off [Partner]  Some gifts make an impression. Others make a statement. A Vaer watch does both. From rugged field models to ocean-ready divers, every Vaer timepiece is built for adventure and designed to last a lifetime.  This season, explore the Holiday Gift Guide to find the right watch for everyone on your list—and enjoy limited-time savings of up to 25% off.   SHOP NOW   Why Do People Have Baby Teeth and Adult Teeth? Reading the room. Another weird mouth article? Yup. Thought so. This time, we dive deep into the mouth water and straight down to the anchors. The teeth. Why do we have two sets of them? Babies and adults. Technically, baby teeth are called deciduous teeth. As in, deciduous leaves fall off trees in autumn. But we digress.  Chomp, chomp.   The Lost Art of Authenticity “Authentic” is like “literally.” It’s used so often to describe its opposite that it has lost all meaning, literally. You’ll hear people say things like, “Pose authentically,” while taking a photo of their friends. Pose. Authentically. An oxymoron.  What does it even mean these days? Have we lost all authenticity?   FROM THE ARCHIVES [Featured in ELEVATOR, November 2020] Five Lies You’ve Been Told About Meat Lotta mouth talk today. Sorry. And you’re welcome. It only seems fitting, then, that five years ago today we shared this myth-busting meat article. Because if there’s one thing we should always be getting right, it’s meat.  And yes. Fish is meat.     Elevator Classifieds   Bring the Scent of a Luxury Hotel Home Hotel Collection lets you recreate that five-star aroma with candles, diffusers, laundry pods, and more. Even their bedding and luggage feel first-class. Right now, everything’s up to 70% off—stock up and turn your home into a resort. Learn more. Advertise here       The Mixer Sesame Street unveils trailer for its first season on Netflix. In search of the “just right” car. The best wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey, according to a sommelier. Inside Korea’s rising whisky scene. The Roman Empire’s vast road network, mapped in a new digital atlas. People are finally revealing their secret strategies for pooping at someone else's house. Is cloning your pets🔺 a good idea? You’re probably missing half of what Prime actually gives you.* *Partner       Quotes From Smart Men “I quote others only in order to better express myself.” —Michel de Montaigne       GTFO @vagamazz | Scotland, United Kingdom     Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Advertise in Elevator  |  Instagram  |  Forward to a Friend  |  Contact Us     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe