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The Origins of April Fools' Day
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
March 21, 2000
How the custom of pranking on April 1 came about remains shrouded in mystery.
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Is the EPA Banning Manmade Snow Due to High Concentrations of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
April 5, 2018
An apparent April Fool's prank had some readers worried.
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Is Disney Building a Massive $6.5 Billion Resort in Toronto Islands?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
April 3, 2018
An April Fool's Day joke was the source of a rumor about a new Disney location.
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New York State Gun Travel Ban
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
April 12, 2016
A fake news item claiming New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a multi-state "travel ban" ove ...
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Hillary Clinton Arrested by FBI
Written by:
Dan Evon
April 1, 2016
Several "too good to be true" fake news articles published on April Fools' Day reported that Hil ...
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'Darkwing Duck' April Fool's Day Joke Recirculates
Written by:
Dan Evon
Jan. 21, 2016
The animated show 'Darkwing Duck' will not be returning to television as of January 2016.
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April Fools' Day Pranks
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 29, 2004
A compendium of memorable April Fools' pranks.
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Did a Newspaper Announce This Daylight Saving Contest?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec. 30, 1998
"Only pure daylight is allowed. No pre-dawn light or twilight will be accepted."
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