The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of the washing of the lions.

Here's what to know about the mystery-shrouded origins of April Fools' Day and some food deals and discounts to score this April Fools' Day.

The first of April comes and goes quickly without many of us realizing it (unless we've been pranked). Before we know it, we're well into April when suddenly, we realize: "I missed April Fools' Day!" ...

April Fools’ Day is an annual godsend for the most mischievous among us, as the first of the month is a time-honored tradition of fooling friends and family with tricks and pranks. While this ...

It’s April Fools’ Day 2026, and that means it’s once again time to comb through another round of the best jokes and pranks the gaming industry has to offer. Social media feeds have already been filled ...

So far today you’ve put toothpaste in your kid’s Oreos, brought mayo-filled Krispy Kremes to your co-workers, and placed a rubber band around the faucet sprayer as a surprise for your spouse. “It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happy April Fools Day! Pranks and jokes aside, there are plenty of April Fools deals, freebies and discounts today, Wednesday, ...

Good morning. I fully intended to use today's newsletter to remind everyone to keep their heads on a swivel, you know, with it being April Fools' Day and all. You never know what garbage you might ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For Ree and Ladd Drummond, any day is a good day for a prank. "I know it's difficult for some people to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This April Fool's Day, BJ’s is offering the Sweet Heat Pepperoni Pizookie®, featuring its classic warm chocolate chunk cookie base ...