Celebrated on 1 April every year, April Fools' Day can be traced across many countries and cultures across the world. Despite having been observed for centuries, no one knows the exact origins of the holiday.
April Fools pranks have taken place in the form of print stories and broadcasts - with many of these hoaxes causing amusement, confusion and disbelief. But sometimes the line between prank and reality can become blurred and real historical events can begin to sound an awful lot like fiction.
Can you tell the difference? Take the quiz below to see if you can separate the pranks from the unbelievable historic events.
This article was published in March 2023
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