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April Fools' Day |
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April Fools' Dayor All Fools' DayFirst day of April, named for the custom of playing practical jokes on that date. Though it has been observed for centuries in several countries, including France and Britain, its origin is unknown. It resembles the Hilaria festival of ancient Rome (March 25) and the Holi festival of India (ending March 31). The custom of playing April Fools' jokes was brought to America by the British. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Meanwhile, according to the Wall Street Journal, on April Fools Day, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was touring a Hutchison port in Hong Kong. Founded on April Fools Day, 2002, Cocoa Pete's Chocolate Adventures(TM) is based in Campbell, CA, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Vitali, in a defense of his World Boxing Organization heavyweight belt on April Fools Day 2000, quit after the ninth round against Chris Byrd because of an injured shoulder, losing his title. |
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