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What is Ambrose Burnside?
An American Civil War General who was on the side of the Union. He was also the governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and Senator soon after that. He is notable for being the namesake of sideburns, possessing them throughout his life.
Tim: Why are sideburns called sideburns?
Bob: It was named after Ambrose Burnsides
Ambrose Burnside - video
