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TIL about Doggyland, Snoop Dog's animated kids show and accompanying rap album, rapping about loving yourself, being polite and respecting others.

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X9mr TIL a sailor who wishes to grow a beard in the Royal Navy has to submit a ‘permission to stop shaving’ form. He is then allowed two weeks to 'grow a full set’ before he presents himself to the Master at Arms who will decide if his beard looks stupid or is respectfully full enough to be permitted.
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