World Beard and Moustache Championships


	World Beard and Moustache Championships

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9-2-2007 12:30 PM

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9-2-2007 1:59 PM

BartendingBear

The BBC did an interesting radio feature about the competition the other day. Hairspray is not allowed, BTW.

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