You've probably thought long and hard about how to prank your best friend this April Fools' Day, but have you ever thought about where the silly holiday came from?
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This informational video by Jeremiah Warren reveals interesting facts about the history and culture of April Fools' Day, or "All Fools' Day."
Did you know in France, children tape a picture of a fish on your back and shout "P'oisson D'Avril?" (April Fish.) The video also reminisces over some of the more memorable pranks in pop culture, like when the Liberty Bell almost became the Taco Liberty Bell.
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The facts in the video are true, this is no prank -- really!
This story originally published on Mashable here.
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