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That Time Ernest Hemingway's Younger Brother Started His Own Country

Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History
Episode • Jan 24, 2020 • 46m

Most people have heard of Ernest Hemingway, but what about his younger brother, Leicester? 16 years Ernest's junior, Leicester seemed set to live in his older brother's shadow -- until, that is, he came up with a plan to get in the headlines all on his own. Writing novels was all well and good, thought Leicester, but why don't I start my own country?

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