Watch your back this week, because April Fools' Day lands on Wednesday, April 1. People will soon dedicate 24 hours to plotting and pranking — behavior that may have started in 15th-century France or ...

It’s time for jokesters and pranksters to try out their best tricks — Wednesday is April Fools' Day. Humorous pranks and tricks have been entertaining the world for centuries. There’s nothing quite ...

There probably have been practical jokers since the beginning of time. But April Fools' Day on April 1 is when many let their inner joker go wild. While the origins of the day are shrouded in mystery, ...

April may be full of fluffy bunnies, colorful Easter eggs and sweet chocolate, but don’t forget—it’s also the prime time for pranks! As the flowers bloom and the weather warms, the spirit of mischief ...

The exact origin of April Fools' Day is unknown, but one theory links it to France's 1582 calendar change. The tradition gained popularity in Britain during the 18th century and later spread to ...

April Fools' Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1. The exact origins of the holiday are uncertain, but it is often linked to France's calendar change in the 1500s. Hooters, which was incorporated on ...

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social ...

"Real Housewives of New York City" alumna Bethenny Frankel is not a big fan of April Fools' Day. One reason she's not a supporter of the unofficial holiday is that "I scare easily," she told USA TODAY ...