From ancient Egyptians weaving gold into their beards to Mesopotamians curling theirs like fashion icons, humanity’s relationship with facial hair has always been… complicated. Comedians Robert Bacon and Mike Kauffman take a hilarious deep dive into the surprisingly bloody, bizarre, and stylish history of shaving—starting with cavemen plucking whiskers using seashells 100,000 years ago. It’s an epic tale of vanity, pain, and questionable grooming decisions through the ages.

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