The Curious Reason Why Charles Darwin Grew A Beard (The Return of the Beard Wars)

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The vast majority of people will know Darwin as the scientist with the big beard. Whilst this is true, the beard was a late addition to Darwin's appearance and he grew it for the most curious reason.

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Original Article:
http://www.factfiend.com/curious-reason-darwin-grew-beard/

Sources:
https://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2010/12/08/why-i-hate-darwins-beard
https://www.publicbooks.org/darwins-beard-and-george-eliots-hands/
https://guff.com/science-says-doing-this-to-your-hair-will-make-people-like-you-more

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Charles Darwin, Julia Margaret Cameron [Public domain]
Younger Charles Darwin, George Richmond [Public domain]
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