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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.
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