10 Interesting Facts About April Fool's Day

The first known prank was in 1698 in London when individuals were fooled into going to the Tower of London to witness "lions being washed." Throughcenturies, this lighthearted tradition went global anddeveloped into the contemporary celebration of harmless mischief.
Oldest Prank: The oldest known prank was in 1698 when individuals were invited to see "lions being washed" at the Tower of London.
Calendar Confusion: The day may have started with the switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1582.
Roman Roots: Others trace it back to Hilaria, aRoman festival of laughter and disguise from long ago.
Worldwide Celebrations: Most nations celebrate it indifferent ways; in Scotland, for instance, it is known as "Hunt-the-Gowk Day."
Hoaxes in the Media: In 1957, the BBC broadcast a hoax report that spaghetti grew on trees.
Digital Big Ben: In 1980, BBC joked about converting Big Ben into a digital clock.
Netflix Prank: In 2015, Netflix released fabricatedPSAs encouraging viewers to "binge responsibly."
Volcano Hoax: In 1974, Sitka, Alaska residents were tricked into believing their slumbering volcano was erupting.
Flying Penguins: BBC purported penguins flying in a 2008 prank video.