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Old 03-19-2014, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jughead135 View Post
My understanding is that the clean-shaven (w/ mustache option) military came about ca. WWI, with the need to wear gas masks that could make a good seal to the face.

Same reason airlines expect you to be clean-shaven re the O2 mask, yes...?
Makes sense.
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