What’s Your Best April Fools’ Day Prank?

It’s probably a good idea to keep your guard up today.

It’s April 1, which means that to many folks, it’s April Fools’ Day—an unofficial holiday for pranks and practical jokes.

Encyclopædia Britannica says the holiday potentially traces its origins to ancient Rome, though some believe its timing has to do with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in the late 16^th century, which saw the moving of New Year’s Day from March 25 to Jan. 1.

No matter how far the observance dates back, it’s still going strong in the 21^st century. While your likelihood of experiencing in-person pranks and jokes depends on whom you interact with, if you spend any time online today you’re bound to see or read at least one online. Many websites have made April Fools’ jokes an annual tradition.

Google, as of Sunday night, had already launched its addition to the annals of April Fools’ history, as according to aprilfoolsdayontheweb.com, it introduced a “treasure map” view on its popular Google Maps offering. Those who use the map view may recognize the likeness of a popular landmark when they view the city of Marietta.

Have you been the victim of or have witnessed a good April Fools’ Day prank? Have you pulled an awesome April Fools' Day prank on someone? Lastly, have you spotted any good April Fools’-related shenanigans on any websites you’ve visited?

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