Watch 9 pranks sweetly fool these unsuspecting souls for a good April Fools’ Day laugh
April Fools' Day may only come around once a year, but in the world of Humankind, every day is ripe for a good prank ... as long as it's done with good intentions.
Though the origin of the word 'prank' is uncertain, the Oxford English Dictionary suggests its earliest known use was in the writings of a teacher and scholar named John Palsgrave in 1530. Originally, prank meant to show off, but over time it's come to mean playing a trick on someone.
The history of April Fool's Day is similarly shrouded in folklore. However, some historians suggest it probably dates back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar, in which January 1 signals the start of the year. Back then, some people failed to get the message and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. Those who did became the butt of jokes and hoaxes and were known as "April Fools."
Whatever the truth, April Fools' Day survives as a day to be mischievous. But why limit it to one day? That's what we say.
Watch the video above to see some of the Humankind pranks we've known and loved.
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