2011 National Beard and Moustache Championships

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Chance Rix, 16, of Brownsville, Ky., was the youngest registered contestant at the 2011 National Beard and Moustache Championships and said he decided to enter because everyone tells him he's "got a great beard."

2011 National beard and moustache competition

( Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times )

Chance Rix, 16, of Brownsville, Ky., was the youngest registered contestant at the 2011 National Beard and Moustache Championships and said he decided to enter because everyone tells him he's "got a great beard."

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