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From Abraham Lincoln to Hitler and Stalin, many a great leaders had it. From Albert Einstein to Socrates, many great minds flaunted it. The Greeks sported it and the Romans hated it. The English Gentleman thought highly of it, while men now belittle it.

The Moustache

What is the purpose of this tuft of hair under the nose? And why is it that most men are bound to have it while women are less likely to find themselves endowed with it? Is it just genes? But what's more important, is why do men sport it?

Let us look at the famous figures in history whom had moustaches as part of their get-ups.


Adolf Hitler.
Born: 20 April 1889
Died: 30 April 1945
Birthplace: Branou, Upper Austria

Well known and hated for being the Dictatorial ruler of Germany, he had been the cause of the death of millions during World War II. He was a Nazi Leader and a decorated veteran of World War I, armed with great charisma and intelligence that could move an entire country and change the very course of history.


Errol Flynn
Born: 20 October 1909
Died: 14 October 1959
Birthplace: Hobart, Tasmania

He was one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1930's. Suave, charming and an all around bad-boy. His life was a controversial one filled with booze, women and crime.


Albert Einstein
Born: 14 March 1879
Died: 18 April 1955
Birthplace: Ulm, Germany

He was the man who came up with the General theory of Relativity. A groundbreaking notion that set the pathway for the rest of the world to follow. His works had profound impact upon many fields of sciences, including Quantum Physics.


Mark Twain
Born: 30 November 1835
Died: 21 April 1910
Birthplace: Florida, Missouri

An incredible Writer of his time, Mark Twain was best known for being the author of "Tom Sawyer" as well as "Huckleberry Finn". His writings have been used in many literature studies by Americans, even to this day.


Charlie Chaplin
Born: 16 April 1889
Died: 25 December 1977
Birthplace: London, England

Sir Charles Chaplin was a superstar of his time. He invaded the silent movies with comical acts, dressed as a character known simply as "The Little Tramp".

The list just goes on. Many a famous people sport moustaches for one reason or another.

Such bushy out-growhts had once been symbols of rank within the military, as well as fashionable additions that made up a person's character.

In the history of the military, only high ranking officials were allowed to sport moustaches. The higher your rank, the thicker the bush.

Englishmen keep them long and trim, seeing the image as one of classy sophistication back then.

Yet in the trends of fashion that has now taken over our society, a bushy moustache is an unsightly feature. Messy and ugly. But you be the judge. Would any man you know look better with a bushy smile? You be the judge.