ELEVATOR 06.03.2026 | Marilyn Monroe’s Lost Playboy Cover

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A sharp eye and smart reads.  No news. No politics. Just the good stuff.   Today's edition is brought to you by Coveron.     @carleneraschke w/ @a.isforava & @emmablakehahnel   TODAY'S FEATURE The Hidden History of Marilyn Monroe’s Lost Playboy Cover Playboy and Marilyn Monroe are forever linked. She was on the cover of the magazine’s first-ever issue. Less known, she was supposed to appear on another cover years later. Then tragedy struck, and the story largely disappeared. Until now.   SPONSOR | RECOMMENDED BY ELEVATOR Americans Lost Billions of Dollars to Fraud Last Year, Here’s How to Protect Yourself Identity theft used to feel like something that happened to “other people.” Then scammers (and the technology they use) got smarter. Like wayyy smarter. And Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud last year alone. That’s where Coveron comes in. It monitors the dark web 24/7, alerts you to suspicious credit activity, and helps protect your personal data before things spiral. And if the worst happens? You get identity restoration support plus up to $1M in identity theft coverage. Basically, peace of mind for the modern world. Use code ELEVATOR for up to 76% off.   LEARN MORE   Prefer Elevator without ads?  Upgrade to Elevator+     MORE GOOD READS The Gin and Tonic Is a Cocktail With a Storied History. Don’t Overlook Scotland’s Connection to the Classic Behind the deceptively simple G&T is a story involving empire, medicine, malaria, and a surprising Scottish connection.  Here’s to history >   One Night at the “Most Interesting Dinner Party in the World” Imagine a dinner party where your tablemates have climbed Everest, explored the deepest parts of the ocean, discovered lost civilizations, or narrowly escaped being eaten.  Welcome to the Explorers Club dinner > (Bon Appétit🔺)     FROM SHIFT, OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER FOR MEN This Simple Seated Movement May Help Improve Blood Sugar Control When the fellas at SHIFT tell us researchers found a simple movement that may help with blood sugar control… and that you don’t even have to get out of your chair to do it? That’s the kind of information that’s simply too good to gatekeep. Read Article   SHIFT – Health advice for guys who just want to be a little better than yesterday.       The Mixer Catchy songs that were originally commercial jingles. The evolution of the slang term LARP. What makes kids popular in high school? The best foods for growing stronger, thicker hair🔺. The internet’s new favorite hobby: Identity theft.* (*Partner). Orangutan poop holds surprising clues about…   Get the full Mixer on Elevator+     ELEVATOR CLASSIFIEDS   The Internet Got Shadier. Your Security Should Get Smarter. Technology is getting smarter. Rapidly. And so have the scammers using it. Coveron monitors the dark web, tracks suspicious credit activity, and helps protect your identity before fraud becomes a full-time headache. Use code ELEVATOR for up to 76% off.     Advertise here   Quotes From Smart Men “Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” —Arthur Miller   PARTING SHOT @rafaell.e     Elevator+ Ad-free. More to explore. UPGRADE     Enjoying Elevator? You'll probably like our other newsletters too: Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer Put your brand in front of 500,000 engaged readers Advertise with us Access the Elevator archives Follow us on Instagram Forward this email to a friend Contact us   @2026 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542       Unsubscribe