It's possible that the entire concept of April Fools' Day is itself a prank. Or is it? The post April Fools’ Day: How Did It Start, and Why Is It April 1? appeared first on Reader's Digest.

A 1561 Flemish poem by Eduard De Dene chronicles a servant ... placed on their backs are seen as gullible. In Scotland, April Fools' Day spans two days. The first day is "Gowk Day," referencing ...

This year and every other year, April Fools' Day falls on April 1 ... Fools' weren't found until 1561 when Eduard De Dene wrote a poem that mentions sending a servant off to perform a series ...