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Articles to improve your life, style, romance, and skills; just plain interesting.

Historical context of facial hair in the British Army during the Crimean War.

British Army Beards: Embracing Facial Hair After a Century-Long Ban

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Planned Obsolescence: Impact and Solutions for Consumers

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How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem

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How to Become a Barber: Top Courses and Training Options

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Top Essential Oils for Sensitive Skin Care

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The Complete Guide to the Stages of Beard Growth and How to Optimize Them

why do men have beards

Why Do Men Have Beards? A Look at Evolution and Psychology

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Taper Fade: Top Styles for Every Hair Type and Texture

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Razor Bumps: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

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Sea Salt Spray For Hair: What Does It Do & Is It Good For Your Hair?

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Different Hair Types For Men: The Ultimate Guide

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How Fast Does Hair Grow? (and How To Make It Grow Faster)

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Business Casual Attire: A Complete Guide for Men in 2025

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What is Occam’s Razor? Examples and Meaning Explained

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Sideburns: The Definitive Trim & Style Guide

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21 Best Moustache Styles For Men In 2025

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Can Women Use Men’s Razors, and Should They? 4 Key Points To Consider Before Buying Your Razor

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5 Shaving Traditions Across Cultures: A Fascinating Exploration

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Decoding Men’s Body Language: 5 Habits That Reveal Their True Feelings

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Top 5 Essential Oils for Radiant Skin

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World Beard Day: Easy Morning Routine

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How often should you shave?

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Should you exfoliate before or after shaving?

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How often should you change your razor?

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 The Ins and Outs of a Healthy Face and Scalp

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Best Subscription Boxes For Men

Mens Hairstyles

54 Men’s Hairstyles To Keep You Sharp in 2025

how to get thicker hair

How To Get Thicker Hair

how to make yourself burp

How To Make Yourself Burp: 8 Methods To Try

Beard Styles For Men

28 Beard Styles For Men & Trends For 2025

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Cold Shower Benefits: Why They Are Great For You

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Why shouldn’t you shave against the grain?

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7 Essential books Every Man Needs to Read

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10 Ways to Be Your Most Miserable Self

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Future predictions from the early 1900s

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A 1952 jet-boat on Loch Ness breaks the speed record, at high cost

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Botox for men: Should I get ‘Brotox’?

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5 rules of expert negotiators

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How to tell the room you’re a strong leader

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NASA intentionally crashed a Boeing 720 and it still went badly

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Weather proverbs that are actually true

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Be Interesting: The Art of Storytelling

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Operation Dynamo: The Manmade Miracle

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No Joke, You Can Build A Warp Drive

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Live Free: Old Habits Die Hard

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13 Tips For Great Holiday Pictures

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The 1908 New York To Paris Auto Race

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Topics to Endear Others And Keep A Conversation Going

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Flexible Dieting: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

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Murder Mystery Onboard A Burning Prohibition Ship

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5 Tips From A Con Man On How To Handle Being In Over Your Head

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How To Make Beef Stroganoff

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The Interchangeable Wardrobe

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Rockefeller’s 6 Personal Traits For Success

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The Soldier No One Told

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Old Time Halloween Pictures

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Flying To The Roof Of The World: Mount Everest’s Peak

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How To Make The Perfect Burger

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Executing A Perfect Handbrake Turn

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Ernest Shackleton: Survival At The World’s End

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How To Pick The Perfect Pair Of Glasses

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Keeping Your Beard Stylish With Minimal Effort

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The Secret Strategies Of Arm Wrestling

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5 Ways To Increase Your Personal Magnetism

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4 Reasons Shaving Brushes Are Amazing!

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Shave Your Head like a Boss!

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7 ways to avoid shaving rash on legs and bikini area

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The Pink Tax: Women Also Pay More Than Men.

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What women should know about a man’s shave

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Sticking To Your Resolution: Getting In Shape!

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How To Dress Smart In The Summer Heat.

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Homemade Barbershop Hot Towel Shave

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Why Women Should Use Men’s Shaving Razors

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Electric Shaver Vs. Wet Shave

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A Great Gift For Men

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Top 5 Subscriptions For Father’s Day

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How To Shave & Get Rid Of Shaving Rash

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Is There An Alternative To Gillette Fusion Blades?

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