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The beard infographic

Facial hair explained

The beard infographic
03 April 2012

Aside from an arm wrestle, the quickest way to separate the men from the boys is to examine their facial hair.

It might seem a bit prehistoric but the ability to grow and maintain a beard is still viewed as a sign of true masculinity. In case you don't subscribe to our deification of facial hair, we have an infographic to teach you a damn lesson.

Read it and weep (if you're unable to grow a beard).

A PhD in Facial Hair
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(Image: Rex Features)