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'''April Fools' Day''' is the first day of April and is known for practical jokes. The custom is believed to have originated in [[France]] in 1564 when [[New Year's Day]] was changed from April 1st to January 1st. Those continuing to observe April 1st were ridiculed. | '''April Fools' Day''' is the first day of April and is known for practical jokes. The custom is believed to have originated in [[France]] in 1564 when [[New Year's Day]] was changed from April 1st to January 1st. Those continuing to observe April 1st were ridiculed. | ||
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| + | ==Well Known April Fools Pranks== | ||
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| + | *Taco Bell issuing a press release claiming the purchase of the Liberty Bell from the [[United States]] Government. The release also stated that National Landmark would be renamed the Taco Liberty Bell <ref>http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/Hoaxipedia/Taco_Liberty_Bell/</ref> | ||
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| + | *The Infamous BBC "documentary" about Spaghetti Farmers in Switzerland, including discussion of the Spaghetti Weavel <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_2819000/2819261.stm</ref> | ||
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| + | *Several pranks by Blizzard Corp. maker of the MMORPG World of Warcraft <ref>http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/03/31/april-fools-days-of-blizzards-past/</ref> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | ||
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| + | ==References and notes == | ||
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[[Category: Customs]] | [[Category: Customs]] | ||
Revision as of 21:44, April 15, 2008
April Fools' Day is the first day of April and is known for practical jokes. The custom is believed to have originated in France in 1564 when New Year's Day was changed from April 1st to January 1st. Those continuing to observe April 1st were ridiculed.
Well Known April Fools Pranks
- Taco Bell issuing a press release claiming the purchase of the Liberty Bell from the United States Government. The release also stated that National Landmark would be renamed the Taco Liberty Bell [1]
- The Infamous BBC "documentary" about Spaghetti Farmers in Switzerland, including discussion of the Spaghetti Weavel [2]
- Several pranks by Blizzard Corp. maker of the MMORPG World of Warcraft [3]
Sources
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989