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TIL in the town of Kurri Kurri Australia they have an annual festival for mullets. Mulletfest is an event that honours the best Mullet cuts in various styles and categories, including 'everyday', 'grubby', 'ranga' (red hair), 'vintage', 'extreme', 'international' and 'junior'.

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