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The Curious History Of April Fool's Day Explained

April Fools' Day celebrates pranks, jokes, and tricks on April 1st annually.

16th-century France's calendar switch led to playful ridicule for those unaware.

Eduard de Dene's 1561 writing laid the foundation for modern prank culture.

Legendary hoaxes like the BBC spaghetti tree and Taco Bell's Liberty Bell claim.

Cultures worldwide celebrate April Fools' with unique traditions like Poisson d’Avril.

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