Movember, a Primer: Every Weird, Hairy Fact You Ever Wanted to Know

Movember, for the uninitiated, has a simple premise: Grow a mustache from scratch during the month of November and raise funds and awareness to combat prostate and testicular cancer. Since its start in Melbourne, Australia, a decade ago — when three men launched the idea and inspired 30 others to participate — Movember has grown into a global event that’s raised more than $446 million so far. This year, 21 countries — from New Zealand and the Czech Republic to Canada and our very own US of A — will host official Movember events. In honor of the effort, Shine has rounded up some facts and photos to help you embrace the hairy situation. —Beth Greenfield