Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of ...

During the festival, followers dressed up in disguises and mocked townspeople. April Fools' Day origins can be traced back to ...

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

April Fools' origins may go back all the way to ancient civilization, but the exact start of the prank-filled holiday remains ...

And in a 1561 Flemish poem by Eduard de Dene, a nobleman sends his servant on an absurd errand—one of the first confirmed references to pranking on April 1. One of the most popular origin ...

The Tour of Flanders is on Sunday and is always hard fought. Whoever crosses that finish line first in Oudenaarde will be a ...