"Unveiling the Origins and Highlights of April Fools' Day Pranks"
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The exact origins of April Fools' Day remain uncertain, with theories linking it to Roman times and a calendar change in 1582 in France. Some famous pranks include the BBC's spaghetti harvest broadcast in 1957, a 2008 report on flying penguins, and Taco Bell's 1996 claim of buying the Liberty Bell. Additionally, in 1997, "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek and "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak swapped places as an April Fools' Day joke, and in 2015, Netflix shared faux public service announcements to remind viewers to "Binge Responsibly."
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