W. Conrad Rontgen
X-Ray Inventor
X-Ray Specs, however, were invented by the clean-shaven Harold von Braunhut, also the inventor of "Amazing Sea-Monkeys"
Bearduary
Many famous faces throughout history have been bearded.
There was a time when a gentleman wasn't a gentleman if he hadn't cultivated a Newgate Fringe, a Van Dyke or a Hollywoodian. The 20th century, however, has been harder on the beard aficionado. During this period of decline the beard has been limited to isolated pockets of resistance, often reserved to the purveyor of culture or revolution.
No more.
In the 21st century, Bearduary stands as a sole voice against the tyranny of the clean shaven cheek. Striving for the return of a time when a man's character is judged by the strength of his beard.
"...in times of inclement weather when the wind bites and snarls, the landscape turns into bleak unforgiving tundra and the sun sets before the start of happy hour, a true gentleman grows a beard." The Founders of Bearduary
The participants of this years Bearduary can be found here.
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