World Beard and Moustache Championship took place last weekend in Brighton in England. THe competition had 2 rounds. Fisrt the competitors had to show the judges their beards and moustaches in all their glory. Then the judges examined the contestents' beard and moustache quality: softness and silkiness. The whole point of this competition is to encourage men to grow beards and moustaches on their physiognomy. Associated Press says that the next championship will be in Alaska in 2009.

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