The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of the washing of the lions.
Every year on April 1st, something unusual happens around the world. Strange announcements appear online. Friends behave suspiciously. Brands release “big news” that feels just slightly too bizarre to ...
The exact origin of April Fools' Day is unknown, but one theory links it to France's 1582 calendar change. The tradition gained popularity in Britain during the 18th century and later spread to ...