ELEVATOR 10.19.2026 | Toilet Paper Patterns

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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 Cigar Place.   @officialmissnina.01 by @mimaphmilano   TODAY'S FEATURE The Strange Afterlife of Oscar Wilde’s Library Card In 1895, Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years in prison, and the British Library subsequently revoked his library card. It took them 130 years to give it back. Which really puts the whole “better late than never” philosophy to the test. Especially considering his words were already on their shelves.   SPONSOR | RECOMMENDED BY ELEVATOR The Biggest, Boldest 10-Cigar Sampler When it comes to cigars, size isn’t everything. But it’s certainly part of the conversation. With a cigar-making legacy rooted in Cuba and carried forward for generations in Nicaragua, the Oliva family has built its reputation on exceptional tobacco, uncompromising craftsmanship, and an ability to create cigars with remarkable strength, balance, and character. This 10-cigar sampler puts that legacy on full display with five powerhouse blends (plus a free cutter). All ten come in a substantial 6" x 60 Double Toro format, giving you plenty of puffs to savor each one. Get the Oliva 10-pack for just $59.99, plus free shipping and a free cutter.   SHOP NOW   Prefer Elevator without ads?  Upgrade to Elevator+     MORE GOOD READS Worthless Idiot, Donkey Head Making fun of insufferable know-it-alls is a centuries-old tradition. During the Renaissance, pompous scholars became popular punching bags in Italian theater.  Today, we call it punching up >   Is It Rude to Ask to Stay with a Friend When Visiting Their City? Never wanting to be a bother to anyone, we always book a hotel. Which, ironically, can be a bother to people who genuinely enjoy hosting.  People have wildly different opinions about this >   Why Toilet Paper Has Patterns And What Those Tiny Dots Actually Do Those little flowers, swirls, and dots aren’t just decorative. They actually help with absorption.  But they’re also playing tricks >     The Mixer The Las Vegas zombie burlesque show. The skeptic’s guide to a resort vacation. Three very different ways of wasting your life. Where to see the world’s most famous preserved body parts. What 10 legendary Nicaraguan cigars should cost.* (*Partner). Real-life vampire birds hunt and drink blood in…   Get the full Mixer on Elevator+     ELEVATOR CLASSIFIEDS   Go Big, Go Bold, Go with These Cigars The Oliva Big & Bold sampler brings together 10 cigars, each in a substantial 6-inch, 60-ring-gauge Double Toro format. From the full-bodied Cain F to the refined Serie V Melanio, it’s a top-notch showcase of the Oliva family’s cigar-making heritage. All yours for 69% off right now >     Advertise here   Quotes From Smart Men “The very essence of romance is uncertainty.” —Oscar Wilde   PARTING SHOT @z.a.o_ | Lake Tahoe, California     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