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In the News: Beer in the Shower and the lights and sounds of the Northern Lights

Each week our editors share a handful of Swedish stories that catch our attention.

A Swedish advertising firm and brewer have tag-teamed on a beer that is brewed with drinking it in the shower in mind.

Geek has the goods on Shower Beer, which at 6 ounces is the perfect size to finish before the beer warms up. We’re thinking of installing a mini-fridge in the bathroom.

Also in the news…

Sjöström to make waves at Euro Meet

Swedish swimming superstar Sarah Sjöström will be back in the water Jan. 27-29 when she swims at the Euro Meet for the first time, according to Swim Swam.

Northern Lights and Sounds

The Daily Mail recently reported that the Northern Lights in Sweden were making some strange, Star Wars-blasters-like noises. We were half thinking the Millennium Falcon might make an appearance.

Classic Metal

Swedish metal bands are among the best in the world. Loudwire took a look at 10 Classic Swedish Death Metal Albums You Should Own. Rock on…

High Praise for Volvo

The Volvo S90 left quite an impression on The New York Times, which calls it “very Swedish, very appealing.”