Ambrose Burnside
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie replaced the difficulty provided by Erik.
publication date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 (part of Fall 2019)
category: Military
clue: When someone talks about him, his ears burn. When someone shaves, his sides burn.
explanation: Burnside's distinctive facial hair is the source of the term "sideburns." more…
difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, and Scott Hardie

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