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April Fools' origins may go back all the way to ancient civilization, but the exact start of the prank-filled holiday remains unclear.
Every year, millions of people around the world participate in harmless pranks and hoaxes to celebrate April Fools' Day, also known as the Day of the Innocents in some English-spea ...
It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled.
Fools' Day, we're debunking scientific misinformation, highlighting three harmful health beliefs and the facts behind them.
Has Saudi Arabia confirmed the date? Here's what to know Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends, family or ...
April Fools’ Day is here, and it’s either the best day or worst day, depending on your sense of humor. Companies across the globe take part with jokes and pranks of their own, and they’re either ...
Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of ...
The Guardian ran an entire pull-out guide to the fictional Indian Ocean island of "San Serriffe" in the 1970s. Its name is a pun on the sans serif group of typefaces, and the island was depicted as ...
Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends, family or colleagues. The rise of social media and the internet ...
Has Saudi Arabia confirmed the date? Here's what to know Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends ...