Behind the jokes of April Fools’ Day

Myra Miller
Pranks, practical jokes and various goofs abound at the start of April, when celebrants around the world mark April Fools’ Day, a tradition that dates back several centuries. Even though April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for centuries, no one is completely sure of its exact origins. According to History.com, many historians speculate that April Fool’s Day traces…

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