1.
What is April Fools' Day also known as in some countries?
Answer:
All Fools' Day.
2.
In which country did April Fools' Day originally start?
Answer:
France.
3.
What year is believed to be the first recorded celebration of April Fools' Day?
Answer:
1582
4.
What term is used in France for someone who is fooled on April Fools' Day?
Answer:
Poisson d'Avril (April Fish).
5.
What is the typical date for April Fools' Day?
Answer:
April 1st.
6.
Which fast-food chain once announced a "left-handed Whopper" on April Fools' Day?
Answer:
Burger King.
7.
What kind of gifts are traditionally tossed at people by friends on April Fools' Day in Italy?
Answer:
Fake flowers.
8.
What American television show created an elaborate fake trailer for a "new" movie called “The Interview” as an April Fools' joke?
Answer:
Saturday Night Live.
9.
What type of food is often referred to as a "fool" because of its historical connection to April Fools' Day?
Answer:
A sweetened fruit puree.
10.
What famous company teased the launch of "Driverless Selfie Cars" on April Fools' Day?
Answer:
Audi.
11.
Which musical artist was noted for releasing a fake album as an April Fools' joke?
Answer:
Weird Al Yankovic.
12.
In ancient Rome, what festival coincided with early celebrations of April Fools’ Day?
Answer:
Hilaria.