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The first documented April Fools’ prank was about washing lions.
In 1698, several Londoners were tricked into going to the Tower of London to see the 'washing of the lions' - an annual ceremony that didn't exist. The prank was so successful that it was repeated for several centuries, becoming one of the longest-running April Fools' jokes in history.
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Ancient Romans had professional carvers at dinner parties called ‘carptor.’
Wealthy Romans would employ professional meat carvers who would perform elaborate cutting techniques at dinner parties. These carptors...
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Ancient Egyptians had professional party planners.
Known as 'Masters of Revels,' these officials organized religious festivals and royal celebrations. They were responsible for everything...
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Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay about farting titled ‘Fart Proudly.’
Written in 1781 while Franklin was living in Paris, this satirical piece proposed to the Royal Academy of...