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 PLAZA HOTEL

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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CATERPILLAR AND MANTIS BATTLE IT OUT

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MAN AND NATURE

LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .