Scientists Create Kale and Cannabis Hybrid
An April Fool's Day joke claimed that scientists had created "kaleabis," a cross between kale and marijuana.
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Boyfriend Murdered After April Fool’s Prank Proposal?
A report that a woman shot and killed her boyfriend over a prank April Fool's Day marriage proposal was itself a prank.
Was a 736-Pound Catfish Caught in the Mississippi River?
A photograph purportedly showing a 736-pound catch adds to the collection of urban legends about monstrously large catfish.
Weather Channel Switching to Celsius-Only
The Weather Channel played an April Fool's Day joke on their viewers with the announcement that they would be dropping use of the Fahrenheit temperature scale.
Pimm’s Signs Sponsorship Deal to Display Logo on Big Ben
London's famous clock has not gone unabashedly commercial.
Happy April Fool’s 2016!
Every year, we bring you the best of April Fool's Internet pranks throughout the day, and this year's no different — no fooling.
Donald Trump Announces His Campaign Is a Joke
A video purportedly showing the presidential candidate saying that his campaign had been an April Fool's Day prank all along was actually created for a comedy TV show.
Trader Joe’s to Close All Stores by 2017, Plans to Discontinue Products
An article reporting that the Trader Joe's grocery chain would be closing all of their stores by 2017 was an early April Fool's Day joke.
Contest Pranks Gone Wrong
We chronicle various cases of contest participants suing after receiving 'gag' prizes rather than the valuable merchandise they thought they'd won.
Is Dihydrogen Monoxide Dangerous?
The dihydrogen monoxide hoax shows that even the most innocuous of substances can be made to sound like a dangerous threat to human life.
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Did California Democrats Introduce an LGBTQ Bill to ‘Protect Pedophiles Who Rape Children’?
A bill in the California state Senate would leave the decision of whether individuals convicted of particular sex crimes involving minors must register as sex offenders to the discretion of the court.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.
Does This Video Show Biden Falling Asleep in an Interview?
The manipulated clip was shared by President Trump's social media director.
Did Antifa.com Redirect to Biden’s Official Campaign Website?
If it was a prank, it wouldn't be the first time the politician has been targeted in such a way.
Is This ‘Trump Army’ Fundraising Email Real?
The Trump campaign launched the "Army for Trump" website in March 2020.