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April Fool - 10 things to know with detail

• The origin of April Fool's Day is uncertain, but it is believed to have started in the 16th century, when the Gregorian calendar was adopted and New Year's Day moved from late March to January 1st. Those who continued to celebrate the old New Year's Day on April 1st were called "April fools" and became the target of pranks and jokes.
• April Fool's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In some countries, the pranks and jokes are only allowed until noon, after which the prankster becomes the "April fool."
• Some of the most famous April Fool's Day pranks include the BBC's 1957 broadcast of a spaghetti tree harvest, Taco Bell's 1996 announcement that they had purchased the Liberty Bell and renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell," and Google's 2004 introduction of Gmail with 1GB of storage, which at the time was unheard of.
• In France, April Fool's Day is known as "Poisson d'Avril," which translates to "April fish." It is common to attach a paper fish to someone's back as a prank.
• In Scotland, April Fool's Day is known as "Hunt the Gowk Day," with the word "gowk" referring to a cuckoo or fool. Pranks involve sending someone on a "fool's errand" or asking them to deliver a sealed message that reads "Dinna laugh, dinna smile. Hunt the gowk another mile."
• In Italy, April Fool's Day is known as "Pesce d'Aprile," which also translates to "April fish." It is common to play pranks and jokes on friends and family, similar to the French tradition.
• In Spain and Hispanic America, April Fool's Day is known as "Dia de los Santos Inocentes," or Day of the Holy Innocents, and is celebrated on December 28th. Pranks and jokes are played on this day to commemorate the innocent children killed by King Herod in the Bible.
• In Japan, April Fool's Day is known as "April Fools' Day" and has become increasingly popular in recent years, with companies and media outlets participating in pranks and hoaxes.
• In the United States, April Fool's Day is often celebrated with pranks and jokes played on friends, family, and co-workers. Some popular pranks include putting salt in the sugar bowl, placing a fake spider in someone's desk drawer, or setting an alarm clock to go off at random times.
• While April Fool's Day is a fun and lighthearted day for many, it is important to remember to keep pranks safe and respectful. It is always a good idea to consider the feelings and reactions of others before playing a prank, and to make sure that everyone involved can laugh about it afterward.