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Where Does the Phrase ‘Hold My Beer’ Come From? 🍺

Giovanna Gonzatto, summer reading list, Corvettes, weightlifting performance and more.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Hold My Beer’ Come From?

Before it became the universal prelude to chaos, “hold my beer” might’ve first been mumbled by a cocky cartoon cowboy in 1959 — moments before getting riddled with bullets. This iconic phrase has since evolved into a hilarious battle cry for the bold, the dumb, and the dangerously overconfident. From barstools to internet fame, it’s proof that bad ideas often make great stories.

Do Warm-Up Sets Improve Your Weightlifting Performance? Researchers Find Out.

Stretching before a workout is old news — but what about lifting before you really lift? A new study dives into the world of warm-up sets to find out whether those lighter reps are a secret weapon or just gym theater. Because if you’re going to hoist heavy iron, shouldn’t your warm-up do more than just look good?

21 Must-Read Books for Guys This Summer.

Summer reading isn’t about what’s good for you—it’s about what feels right in a hammock, on a towel, or with a sweaty drink in hand. It’s slower, stranger, more indulgent—less “required reading,” more “read whatever the hell you want.” This delightfully unfiltered list, built from bookseller tips, old teachers, and well-read friends, leans into the weird, the nostalgic, and the wildly entertaining.

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