Have you noticed a rash of moustaches sprouting up in the last few weeks, perhaps on some folks who really have no business dealing in moustachery? Has Whisker Wars [1] really had that much of an effect on our cultural makeup?
The explanation is simple. In facial hair circles, November is referred to as Movember [2] or No Shave November, a month dedicated to the growth of moustaches and/or facial hair. Some do it for fun or bragging rights, or for an excuse to buy moustache wax. Others do it with a cause in mind. The organization Movember [2] in particular uses the month as a platform to "raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives."
While Movember 2012 is almost through, you can educate yourself year-round on both moustaches [3] and men's health issues [4] at your local library. And if you're anything like me, there's always Mocember, Monuary, Mobruary, and so on.
A few mustachioed titles for kids (click on the image to go to catalog):
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- men's health [8]
- moustaches [9]
- movember [10]
- Catalog [11]
- Northwest [12]
