SBS50: Fast Facts 2003

Did you know that, in 2003, two mates from Melbourne talked their friends into growing a moustache in support of a campaign about men's health? The innovative “Movember” movement has won millions of followers around the world who all grow a mo once a year to raise funds for medical research.

Prostate cancer awareness ribbon with moustache. Source: Moment RF / Uma Shankar sharma/Getty Images

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