Sideburns and 11 other things named for real people

This week marks the 150th anniversary of Gen. Ambrose Burnside being relieved of his command of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. He came out OK, though, and would go on to serve as a governor -- and achieve immortality due to his incredible facial hair. In his honor, we take a look at some other common things named after real people, otherwise known as 'eponyms.'

By HLNtv.com Staff

updated 5:44 PM EST, Fri January 25, 2013

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