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Coulon’s Cat Beard (1904)
Louis Coulon, in 1904, astoundingly utilized his 13-foot beard as a nest for his cats, demonstrating an unusual yet amusing intersection of personal grooming and pet care in historical eccentricities.
Bearded Lady (1853)
Josephine Clofullia, the “Bearded Lady of Geneva,” was known for her full beard in the mid-1800s. P.T. Barnum displayed her as part of his “freak show,” fascinated by her masculine presentation yet carrying herself with a lady’s poise.
Hans Langseth Beard (1927)
Hans Langseth, a Norwegian immigrant to the U.S., grew his beard for 64 years, reaching a record of 17 feet 6 inches. Ironically, this whiskered titan worked as a farmer and bricklayer, occupations not typically suited for extensive facial hair.
