1. April Fools!
... believe that it began around 1582 in France. 1.)King Charles IX decided to reform the calendar. 2.) He decided to change New Years Day from April 1 to Janruary 1. B.) Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people didn"t find out about this change until several years later. 1.) ... Taily Day". 1.)The victims of these jokes are known as April "Gowk", which is another name for the cuckoo bird. 2.) The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to Scotland. B.) In England, jokes are only played in the morning. 1.) Fools are called "gobs" or "gobby". 2.) ... It is conside...
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- Grade Level: High School