Alabama man with a more than 3.5-foot long beard earns world record

An Alabama man earned the Guinness World Record for longest natural beard locks on a living person.

Rudolf Martino of Birmingham started growing the impressive 3-foot, 6-inch facial hair more than a decade ago and told the record book it was culturally inspired.

“I have researched thoroughly into different cultures like Egypt, India, and various religions, to create a look that has been around for thousands of years [and] adding my own flavor,” said Martino, a former singer, dancer and weightlifter who now plays competitive billiards.

The beard locks [were] inspired by the holy men of India, plus Jamaican Rastafarians who adopted their look from India.”