April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often ...

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes ...

April Fools' origins may go back all the way to ancient civilization, but the exact start of the prank-filled holiday remains unclear.

This year, April Fools' Day falls on Tuesday, April 1. The origins of April Fools' Day date back to the 16th century, and ...

In the past century or so, Easter landed on April Fools' Day in 1923, 1934, 1945, 1956 and 2018. The rise of social media has increased the attention to April Fools’ pranks in recent years ...

April Fools' Day is not recognized as a holiday in any country except for Odessa, Ukraine, where April 1 is an official city holiday. It is not a federal holiday in the U.S., although the tradition of ...

It’s time to pull a fast one on your friends and families. If you have chill coworkers, a mild mischief on April 1 could bring no harm. But how did the beginning of this month become April Fools’ Day?

Bronny James got in on the April Fools' Day fun. The son of LeBron James posted on X on Tuesday evening with something that likely got Lakers fans nervous for a second. "LeBron will retire after next ...

Here's what to know Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends, family or colleagues. The rise of social media ...

April Fools’ Day was part of American culture by the 19 th century, according to the Encyclopedia of American Folklore. The rise of social media has increased the attention to April Fools ...