for Forensic Medicine at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, a Maßkrug is an "effective percussion tool" in which each strike is potentially life-threatening. An empty Maß weighs and can produce a force of in a violent blow, far surpassing the required to break a human's skullcap. Some cases have occurred, though, in which the Maßkrug yielded. Presumably, these mugs had reduced strength due to wear. Maßkrugstemmen/Masskrugstemmen/steinholding The endurance sport of Maßkrugstemmen involves holding a filled Maß at arm's length. The world record is 45minutes and 2seconds. While the sport is believed to have originated in Bavaria, Germany, competitions are now seen worldwide. A governing body has been created in the United States as the U.S. Steinholding Association. See also Maashaus Beer glassware Tankard References External links Beer glassware German beer culture Units of volume