Origins and Evolution of April Fools’ Day April Fools' Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, has a mystifying origin that eludes precise historical documentation. Commonly associated with practical jokes and light-hearted deceptions, its roots can be traced back to various traditions across the world. Among the prevailing theories, some historians suggest that the celebration may …
A Georgia sheriff’s department’s “hilarious” advisory lives on as a meme.
Organizers in Greenville, South Carolina backtracked after questions from residents.
Outdated reports about an Easter egg recall from 2017 resurfaced in 2018 as an outdated warning about Target issuing a massive Easter egg recall.
A satire story was — as usual — mistaken as real by some readers who didn’t see the displayed disclaimers.
A satirical site played on common complaints about “holiday creep” for a story.
False reports about a creepy clown Halloween purge resurfaced in October 2017, but they’re not tied to any credible threats.
“Now 8 News” recycled its own tactics for another gruesome Halloween story.
A forwarded email encourages readers to “think before you donate” to non-profit groups. It makes a number of claims about the salaries of CEOs and the use of donor dollars.
