ELEVATOR 06.17.2026 | Astronaut Interviews

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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 hear.com.     @carleneraschke   TODAY'S FEATURE The Astounding True Story of America’s Comic Book Creators This is a history lesson about the creators of some of America’s most famous comic books, sure. But it’s designed and written like a comic book itself. So it goes down easy. Real easy. Crack a comic.   SPONSOR | RECOMMENDED BY ELEVATOR Why This Tiny German Hearing Aid is taking the U.S. by Storm, According to Experts The fastest growing hearing aid company in the world is hear.com. But what's not growing is the size of the hearing aids. Led by Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who've been creating successful businesses since college, these tiny world-class hearing aids are easily accessible for all. No matter lifestyle or budget. After years of research and alongside top German engineers, they just unveiled their most innovative device yet: Horizon IX. These game-changing devices pack cutting-edge tech into a design so small, they completely disappear inside or behind the ear. hear.com offers a 45-day no-risk trial and works with all major insurance plans to maximize savings.   LEARN MORE   Prefer Elevator without ads?  Upgrade to Elevator+     MORE GOOD READS What It’s Like to Interview for the Job of “Astronaut” It takes more than a stellar résumé and cover letter to become an astronaut.  A lot more >   Why Do We Get the Birthday Blues? Call us crazy, but we feel great about birthdays. They’re the perfect excuse for a fancy reservation or a trip.  Do you get the birthday blues? >     FROM SHIFT, OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER FOR MEN 6 Morning Exercises That Restore Knee Strength Faster Than Resistance Bands After 60 Nothing wrong with a resistance band. Until you accidentally slap yourself in the face with one while attempting a deep squat. We’ll stick with these six morning exercises, thank you very much. Read Article   SHIFT – Health advice for guys who just want to be a little better than yesterday.       The Mixer Three reasons scientists think aliens stay away from Earth. Three questions for Henry Winkler. A man tossed a cigarette into a ship’s cargo hold🔺—and accidentally set a whole city on fire. Why Italian-style grilling is so much different from American. German engineering just changed the hearing aid game.* (*Partner). Air baths and north-facing sleep: Strange rituals of some of history’s greatest…   Get the full Mixer on Elevator+     ELEVATOR CLASSIFIEDS   Free $35 Mini Preroll Pack With Any $35+ Order Skip the dispensary trip. TribeTokes delivers premium indoor THCa flower right to your door. For a limited time, use code PREROLLSGIFT and spend $35 or more on products. A 5-pack jar of Mini Prerolls ($35 value) will automatically be added to your cart for $0. No forms. No rebate. Just add $35+ in products, enter the code, and claim your free gift at checkout.     Advertise here   Quotes From Smart Men “Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” —Henry Winkler   PARTING SHOT @daddysieg | Everglades National Park     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