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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:18
The origins of the term 'sideburns' No it is not due to General Ambrose Burnside
Written by Helmut Watterott
The origins of the term 'sideburns' No it is not due to General Ambrose Burnside. This seems to be a myth due to his name but the sideburns actually had a practical reason for soldiers who used flintlock amrs.
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