Local residents tell tales of April Fools’ jokes

An annual prank day appears in civilizations around the globe. In Iran, Persian culture has celebrated Sizdah Bedar with jokes on April 1 or April 2 since the Sixth Century B.C. - another possible origin of western observances. The U.S., Canada and most European nations celebrate All Fools’ Day on April 1. The Netherlands has a bountiful history of bamboozles, including the flying bicycle of ...