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Etymology of the word 'fiasco'

A little deep dive into the etymology of 'fiasco', a word you might use to describe a disaster or complete failure. The word comes from the Italian 'fare fiasco', which means 'to make a bottle'. But how did 'making a bottle' become synonymous with failure? Theater folklore provides a likely …
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