The Origin of the Phrase: "You're Fired!" : Archae-Facts

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Channel: Archaeosoup · 2013 · Education

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Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia!

Today, we consider the origins of a much-feared phrase... You Are Fired!

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