April Fools' Day

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What is April Fools' Day?

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April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1st each year, where people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other.

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Where is April Fools' Day celebrated with a big carnival?

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The Vatican celebrates April Fools' Day with a big carnival.

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What famous joke did Galileo Galilei make on April Fools' Day?

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Galileo Galilei joked that the moon was made out of cheese.

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When was April Fools' Day first celebrated?

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April Fools' Day was first celebrated in 1350.

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Why was April Fools' Day started?

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It was started to make jokes about the emerging plague known as 'The Black Death'.

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Which country celebrates the 1st of April as the start of a new year?

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Chile celebrates the 1st of April as the start of a new year instead of January 1st.

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What is a common activity on April Fools' Day?

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Playing practical jokes and pranks on friends and family.

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What is the origin of the name 'April Fools' Day'?

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The name comes from the tradition of playing pranks on people on the first day of April.

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What type of jokes are typically made on April Fools' Day?

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Practical jokes and hoaxes that are meant to be humorous.

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What is a famous April Fools' Day prank?

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One famous prank is telling someone that a common object, like a banana, is actually a rare fruit.