The Origins of April Fools' Day

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

Mar 21, 2000 How the custom of pranking on April 1 came about remains shrouded in mystery.

Is the EPA Banning Manmade Snow Due to High Concentrations of Dihydrogen Monoxide?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Apr 5, 2018 An apparent April Fool's prank had some readers worried.

Is Disney Building a Massive $6.5 Billion Resort in Toronto Islands?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Apr 3, 2018 An April Fool's Day joke was the source of a rumor about a new Disney location.

New York State Gun Travel Ban

Written by:

Kim LaCapria

Apr 12, 2016 A fake news item claiming New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a multi-state "travel ban" ove ...

Hillary Clinton Arrested by FBI

Written by:

Dan Evon

Apr 1, 2016 Several "too good to be true" fake news articles published on April Fools' Day reported that Hil ...

'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.

April Fools' Day Pranks

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

Feb 29, 2004 A compendium of memorable April Fools' pranks.

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."