April Fools’ Day

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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.

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.

April Fools’ Day: Media

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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.

How Did April Fools' Day Start?

In France a fooled person is called a poisson d'avril, or “April fish.”...

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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.

The joker, who symbolizes the practical jokes associated with April Fools' Day.

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