四月鱼是愚人节众多恶作剧之一。它源自法语的“poisson d’avril”，意思是“四月的鱼”。人们常会把纸鱼偷偷粘在别人的背上作为玩笑，因为鱼象征年轻稚嫩，容易上当受骗。而背上被粘了鱼的人，就被认为是轻信好骗的傻瓜。

Today is April Fools’ Day, the annual holiday that celebrates pranking, hoaxes, and all manner of horseplay and tomfoolery.

Many historians trace April Fools' Day back to 1582, though the History Channel and the Library of Congress report its exact ...

Discover the origins of April Fools' Day from 16th-century France. Learn about global pranks like 'Poisson d'Avril', Scottish ...

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The global celebration of silliness observed in many countries around the world but not always at the same time.

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and ...

It’s time to pull a fast one on your friends and families. If you have chill coworkers, a mild mischief on April 1 could ...

Throughout history, many organizations, companies, and media outlets have taken April Fools' Day to the next level.

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