Dr. Binocs, The Fun and History of April Fool's Day

What is April Fool's Day known for?

• A religious ceremony

• Harvest festival

• Celebrating New Year

• Playing practical pranks

What ancient Roman festival is similar to April Fool's Day?

• Lupercalia

• Vestalia

• Hilaria

• Saturnalia

What was a popular prank during the Hilaria Festival?

• Wearing disguises

• Hiding belongings

• Sending someone on a wild goose chase

• Throwing water on people

Why did some people continue to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st?

• They didn't know about the change

• They forgot about the change

• It was a tradition in their family

• They opposed the change

What important lesson does April Fool's Day teach us?

• To be friendly

• To be creative

• To be skeptical and think critically

• To be happy

What should we avoid doing on April Fool's Day?

• Laughing

• Playing pranks

• Causing harm or hurting someone's feelings

• Eating sweets

What was the BBC's April Fool's Day prank in 1957?

• Flying cars

• Spaghetti trees

• Moon landing

• Invisible cloak

What does April Fool's Day remind us about believing things on the internet?

• To believe in rumors

• To share everything we find

• Everything on the internet is true

• To question and look for evidence