April Fools' Day is widely known as a time for jokes and hoaxes, but exactly why do these traditionally take place on April 1 is a bit a baffling mystery.

While it is widely believed that April Fools' Day may have roots back in ancient Rome or Britain, clear references to the ...

This is the short explanation – no one knows when or why April Fools’ Day was created. Theories as to the origin of the day ...

Among these inspired practical jokes are a variety of genius food pranks including dousing donuts in flour to make them appear as though they're sweet powdered confections, as well as swapping out ...

Before the proliferation of AI slop, there was April Fools. It’s that time of year when you’re not sure if anything you see online is real. And brands do have a lot of fun with gullible fans. As you ...

With St. Patrick's Day in the rearview mirror, April will be here before you know it. The fourth month of the year brings all kinds of spring activities, like getting outside to enjoy the return of ...

Learn when April Fools' Day 2026 is, where the holiday may have come from and how prank traditions spread over time.

Across decades, Madison’s newspapers have played April 1 pranks on the city, eliciting laughs, groans, the threat of a lawsuit — and, once, a visit from the FBI.

What is it with major brands announcing questionable flavor combinations every April Fools day? From meat-flavored lollipops to matcha-flavored mayo.

Looking for real April Fools' Day food deals? Here are the Wednesday-only freebies and longer-running restaurant offers worth grabbing.