World’s longest beard and 9 other fun facts

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November is fast approaching so depending on your rate of moustache growth, it's almost time to start growing that tash.

The aim of Movember, also known as No Shave November, is for perfectly ordinary men to brave the task of growing a moustache and raising money for charity fighting prostate cancer, testicular and mental health issues such as despression.

To help you on your way and prepare you for your new facial friend, here are 9 hairy facts and important historic context.

We hope they tickle your fancy.

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1. Hairy face

There are between 10,000 and 20,000 hairs on a man's face and the average moustache has 600.

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2. Soggy tash

The average one-month old moustache is capable of holding 30ml of liquid or 10 per cent of a glass of beer before leaking its contents down the owner's face. Useful for spills....

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3. Albert Einstein

The great scientist sported his moustache for over 50 years. What a ledge.

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4. First ever moustache

The first artifact known to sport a tash dates back to 300 BC and depicts an Iranian horseman with a thick black number.

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5. Touching

On average a man with a moustache touches it 760 times a day. We suggest carrying hand sanitiser during the month of Movember.

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6. No kissing

In Eureka, Nevada, USA, it is illegal for men with moustaches to kiss women.

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7. Cutting it fine

US marines are not permitted to grow moustaches longer than half an inch.

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8. The World's longest

The world's longest tash is thought to belong to an Indian chap called Singh Chauhan of Rajastan who proudly sports a 14ft monster. He likes to keep it healthy with massages in mustard and coconut oil.

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9. Call the police

Police in the district of Madhya Pradesh state in India are being paid to grow moustaches because bosses believes it makes them command more respect.