I don’t actually pull April Fool’s jokes, but if you do, or if you’ve just wondered why jokes are a thing on this day and what the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria (great name) has to do with it, here’s an explainer:
April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Hoaxes | HISTORY
While its exact history is shrouded in mystery, the embrace of April Fools’ Day jokes by the media and major brands has ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life.
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J.R. Johnson 
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