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Fascinating origins of 'No-Shave November' and 'Movember'

An African man with beard. (Courtesy/Freepik)

You are probably familiar with the terms No-Shave November or Movember - either because you participate in the monthly themed events or someone in your household does.

While most people associate the movements as mere social media trends where others partake for fun, they have a somewhat meaningful and noble connotation.

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