From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is celebrated with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes.

Here's everything you should know about April Fools' Day, including how it started and some of the most infamous pranks.

This year, April Fools' Day falls on Tuesday, April 1. The origins of April Fools' Day date back to the 16th century, and ...

With the origins of the holiday tracing back to 1582, humorous tricks and pranks have been entertaining the world for ...

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The early days of spring brings April Fools' Day, a day when brands and companies try to spring some goofy pranks on you – remember last year's “Baby Translator” app and 7-Eleven's hot dog ...

In the U.S., the pranks are typically followed by screams ... A similar theory ties April Fools’ Day to the 1582 change from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, according to the library.

April Fools’ Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on April 1 each year, focused on pranks and lighthearted deception. The origins of April Fools’ Day are uncertain, but potentially linked ...

Day brought a fresh heap of local pranks (or at least what we hope are pranks) from local businesses and organizations. Check out the list below and see how they stack up against some of the all-time ...