WORLD'S CRAZIEST BEARDS

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape. Pictures show a variety of styles beard categories from Amish and Dali to Imperial and freestyle. The entrants were part of the New Orleans Just for Men National Beard and Moustache Championships in the USA.

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ABANDONED DAIRY FARM'S EERIE PAST

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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

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DOG CAN FINALLY SEE OWNER AGAIN THANKS TO £1K FACELIFT

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I WON'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY STAB VEST, SAYS ATTACK VICTIM

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PUTIN'S TINY ARMY 

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LETTERS TO A SERIAL KILLER: PALS WITH DENNIS NILSEN AND I EVEN HAVE HIS ASHES AND GLASSES

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