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World Beard Day is September 3rd! Did you know these fun beard facts?
- Beards Are Manly - "Multiple studies have found that men look more masculine... when they wear a beard." Research has also shown that men that choose to have beards tend to have higher testosterone levels than those that don't.
- Beards May Intimidate Rivals - Professor R.D. Guthrie theorized that beards may have been used to intimidate male rivals. Beards increase the perception of the size of the jaw which enhances threatening facial expressions. This may explain why men like beards on themselves but not on other men.
- If You Have a Beard You're More Employable - Since beards make men look older and more mature, having one can help a young man secure a job. Man with clean beards are perceived to having more expertise than their clean-shaven counterparts.
- Beards Protect Your Skin - Beards protect the skin from sun which slows down the sign of aging including wrinkles and age spots.
- Kids Don't Like Beards - While it's been proven that women think men with beards will be better fathers, the same can't be said for their potential kids. Children as young as 21 have been found to think that beards are unattractive. This changes at around 13 when kids g through puberty and tart to view facial hair more positively.
- Beards Are Good For Your Health - Beards can fight allergies, keep you warm, and can protect the skin from harmful bacteria.
Now that you know these fun facts you can start growing your beard just in time for World Beard Day!
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