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Curious or Funny Facts about April Fools' Day :
The origin of April Fool's day is not entirely clear, but it is generally accepted to have stemmed from the changes in the calendar system. The New Year celebrations used to begin on 25 March and last for a week, hence ending on 1 April. In 1582, King Charles IX of France brought in the new Gregorian calendar, in which the new year began on 1 January.
Unfortunately, some people did not hear of the change, and others simply refused to break the tradition. These people became the object of so-called 'fool's errands' and tests of gullibility. In fact, many European countries resisted the change too (Scotland until 1660; Germany, Denmark, and Norway until 1700; and England until 1752).
Adapted from Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia
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