Upsetting the Chinese, Indians and men with goatee beards: The Duke who often said what he shouldn’t (but the public loved him for it)

Prince Philip was known for his energy and unfailing sense of duty, but perhaps what gained him most attention over the years were his unashamedly non-PC comments. The Duke realised his own capacity for making gaffes, and even had a word for it, ‘Dontopedalogy’. This he described as, ‘The science of opening your mouth and putting … Read more

SAS soldiers will be allowed to keep their warzone BEARDS when back in camp under new rules

Special HAIR Service! Elite SAS soldiers will be allowed to follow Prince Harry’s lead by keeping their warzone beards while in parade uniform Soldiers in the SAS and SBS will be allowed to keep their beards under new rules Traditionally the forces had to be clean shaven when returning from operations Army personnel are required … Read more

SAS soldiers will be allowed to keep their warzone BEARDS when back in camp under new rules

Special HAIR Service! Elite SAS soldiers will be allowed to follow Prince Harry’s lead by keeping their warzone beards while in parade uniform Soldiers in the SAS and SBS will be allowed to keep their beards under new rules Traditionally the forces had to be clean shaven when returning from operations Army personnel are required … Read more

Salesmen with beards close the deal more often, researchers find 

If you want to make your Christmas bonus next year, you might want to put down that razor. A new study finds consumers are more likely to trust a salesman with a beard than a clean-shaven mustachioed, or stubbly worker. Facial hair on male sales workers increased perceptions of expertise and trustworthiness, researchers found, which … Read more

Men evolved bushy beards to protect their jaws from punches

Men have evolved to grow beards in order to protect their jaws from incoming punches from foes, a study has found.  Facial hair is the most evident manifestation of sexual dimorphism — physical differences between males and females — in humans. But its actual purpose has long remained an enigma, with some researchers claiming its purpose … Read more

Women may be put off by beards out of fear of LICE and fleas, study claims

Women are more attracted to men with beards because they make them seem more physically and socially dominant, a study has found. But they may not be a sign of cleanliness – women who didn’t like hairy faces could have been put off by an evolutionary fear that they might contain lice or fleas. The … Read more

From Better Call Saul to Bates Motel and Mary Beard’s new doc: The best on demand TV this week

NETFLIX  Better Call Saul  It’s rare that a prequel matches its progenitor, but Better Call Saul has gradually, at times achingly slo-o-o-wly, proved the equal of parent show Breaking Bad.  As season five of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul begins, Saul Goodman’s (Bob Odenkirk, above) journey to the dark side looks complete Across four seasons, down-on-his-luck … Read more