Hans Steininger, a 16th-century burgomaster of Braunau am Inn had a beard which has survived him for many a century. Why? Because, unfortunately, it was the cause of his death. You can read all about it at Atlas Obscura.
Having awakened in the night to the troubling sensation of being attempted-murderized by my own hair on multiple occasions, the poor unlucky bastard has my sympathies.
Onamission5 says
Having awakened in the night to the troubling sensation of being attempted-murderized by my own hair on multiple occasions, the poor unlucky bastard has my sympathies.
Marcus Ranum says
Good grief. You can hide a whole pizzeria in there!
kestrel says
Eek. A cautionary tale indeed!
@Onamission5 #1: yeah… been there, done that… now I keep my hair pinned to the top of my head at night to avoid killing myself.
busterggi says
Its killed before, will it kill again?
Sy Fy Channel, are you paying attention?