The Resilient Soul Patch

Via the Telegraph.

Spain advanced to the World Cup Finals yesterday, defeating Germany 1-0. What this means, of course, is that David Villa's soul patch will remain with us for the time being.

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-The Pogonologist

Great Beards in History: Ľudovít Štúr

Via The Wikipedia.

On this installment of "Great Beards in History" we have a central figure from the movement for Slovakian national identity, Ľudovít Štúr. You can learn more about the man here. A finer neck beard I have rarely stumbled upon in the course of my pogonological studies, to be sure.

And now, I present to you a video of the national anthem of Slovakia, whose title in English translates as "Lightning Over The Tatras":

Also of historical note, Slovakia defeated Italy today in World Cup group play 3 goals to 2, knocking the Italians out of the group stage for the first time since 1974.

-The Pogonologist