Pranks, jokes and hoaxes are all part of the April Fools' Day tradition.How did it get started? No one really knows for sure.Calendar changeSome historians speculate it dates all the way back to 1582.

Beware: April Fools' Day, every prankster's favorite day, is nearly upon us. The unofficial holiday encourages pulling light-hearted pranks, practical jokes, hoaxes or hijinks on others.

Jokesters, internet influencers, athletes, and even big-name companies will soon launch a barrage of comedic events and faux product launches, all in the name of a good time on April Fools' Day.

April 1st is the day when pranks, hoaxes, and good-natured trickery take center stage. While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and ...

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If you really want to mess with someone in 2025, tricking them on social media is the way to do it. These sneaky online April Fools’ pranks for Facebook (now known as Meta) are fun, harmless ...

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