15. Beards

Beard trends have undulated over time. Being bearded and beardless both have positive and negative aspects. Thankfully, men today have more freedom and ways to shave – or not to shave – than ever. So guys, remember all the great men before you who grew those noble accessories and don’t be afraid to rock those beards!  

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Picture of Socrates' beard:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F442619469610539099%2F&psig=AOvVaw3gp7g2viyu2-mxnThMstbM&ust=1599433501785000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCPDRj6KQ0-sCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAH

Sources:
https://worldbeardday.com/#:~:text=Visit%20the%20post%20for%20more.%20World%20Beard%20Day,being%20with%20their%20beards%20and%20with%20each%20other.

https://www.almanac.com/history-shaving-and-beards

https://historycooperative.org/a-short-history-of-beard-styles/#:~:text=Mesopotamian%20civilizations%20took%20great%20care%20of%20their%20beards.,was%20considered%20a%20symbol%20of%20wisdom%20and%20dignity.

https://www.baldingbeards.com/history-of-beards/#Beard_growth_in_ancient_civilizations

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+19%3A27

https://www.britannica.com/biography/King-Camp-Gillette

https://historycooperative.org/the-ultimate-history-and-future-of-shaving/

https://www.ogleschool.edu/blog/presidential-hairstyles-usa/

https://time.com/3462545/abraham-lincoln-beard/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tarquin-king-of-Rome-616-578-BC

https://www.britannica.com/technology/razor#ref57583

https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/men/shaving-tips/shaving1.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/hippie

https://www.becketlaw.org/case/fraternal-order-police-v-city-newark/