” Beardy weirdy,” beardy bits”,” ban the beard,” Movember” “Death by beard”, these are all references to men’s facial fuzz which is increasingly popular and gives you the itches to look at. Apparently there’s more germs in a beard than on a toilet seat . If that wasn’t reason enough to shave then this  following story may just have you reaching for the razor.

In 1567, an Austrian by the beard of Hans Steininger,  had to escape from a fire which broke out in his house. He did what any man would do( bearded or otherwise) and ran for safety. Unfortunately his beard was so long he tripped on it. The resulting fall caused poor old Hans to break his neck and consequently burned to death. Now this should serve as a warning for all would be beard growers.

So viewers, do you recognise this man or women ?

I think it’s a cross between Walter White and Osama Bin Laden, what do you think????