April Fools' Day facts

Sunday is April 1st, a day many people use as a chance to play pranks on friends, and a day many of those friends learn to hate. Here are some websites that provide some history and facts about the day.

• First is Snopes.com, a great place to go to check on hoaxes and urban legends. Here is their investigation into the origins of April Fools' Day.
• Here is an animated video about the history of April Fools' Day and some famous pranks.
• Finally, here are some safe but fun pranks to pull on your friends and family on April Fools' Day.