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Pay $650,000 to shave Richard Branson's legs
Updated: 2011-04-18 16:57
(Agencies)
In this photo released by Virgin America Airlines, Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson relaxes at the new Terminal Two (T2) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) April 6, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
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Branson agreed to the terms after losing a bet to Malaysian airline mogul Tony Fernandes. Both men wagered their new Formula One racing teams would finish ahead of each other in last year's season.
Fernandes' budget carrier AirAsia said in a statement Monday that a "successful bidder would be invited" to shave Branson.
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