April Fools’ Day: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	All Fools’ Day

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Joker playing card featuring a smiling figure dressed in colorful, old-fashioned attire with a green hat and feather, holding a bag of gold coins and a playing card.

A child hugs her father from behind and holds a finger to her lips, while a paper fish is taped to the man's back, suggesting an April Fools' Day prank.

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