EPISODE · May 25, 2021 · 14 MIN
15. WEIRD BEARD: The First Set of Sideburns
from Weird Island · host sara elizabeth corben
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Weird Beard! Okay, so technically sideburns aren’t considered a beard. But, did you know that Rhode Island was home to the first set of sideburns? The state is known for a lot of “firsts,” but this might be the strangest one!
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