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Don't Be Fooled Online: 5 Tips to Stay Safe on April Fools' Day

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Stay one step ahead of pranksters with these expert tips! Test your skills in spotting fake news and uncover the truth. Find out who got tricked by a Davido prank and challenge yourself with an April Fool's Day quiz!

April Fools' Day is notorious for online trickery, but you can outsmart the pranksters with these 5 expert tips. From fact-checking to verifying sources, staying vigilant is key to avoiding hoaxes on April 1st and beyond. Test your news literacy with a fun quiz that separates real headlines from fake news — can you tell the difference?

In a surprising turn of events, a hoax about Nigerian singer Davido being arrested made headlines, causing a stir among Kenyans. The DCI quickly debunked the prank, highlighting the importance of verifying information before believing in online rumors.

As April Fool's Day approaches, sharpen your deception-detecting skills and challenge yourself to spot the lies hidden among the truths. Stay on your toes and watch out for potential jokes, hoaxes, and pranks that may come your way!

Remember, not everything you see online is what it seems, so trust your instincts and fact-check before believing in sensational headlines and unbelievable stories. This April Fools' Day, be the one in the know and avoid falling for the tricks and hoaxes spread across the internet.

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5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond (NPR)

It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to ...

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April Fool's day: can you spot the news fakes? Take our quiz (The Guardian)

Take our fun test to see how good you are a spotting the fake news hidden among the real headlines.

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Who's the fool now? DCI rubbishes April Fools' Day prank on Davido ... (Citizen Digital)

On Monday morning, Kenyans were treated to an unexpected prank, where a local publication stated that Nigerian singer David Adeleke aka Davido was arrested ...

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April Fool's Day Quiz: Can You Spot The Lie? (Extra.ie)

It's April 1, April Fool's Day, so be warned and watch your back for any potential jokes, hoaxes or pranks!

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How did April Fools' Day start and what are some famous pranks? (CBS News)

The annual day of jokes, pranks and tricks falls on April 1 each year, but no one is quite sure how the tradition started.

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In Graphics | Why is April Fools' Day celebrated on 1 April? (Firstpost)

At some point in life, we all have been the victim of an April Fools' Day prank. But, have you ever wondered how this day came to be? Why do we celebrate it ...

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April Fools' Day 2024: Know About The Day, Its History And Origin (NDTV)

April Fools' Day 2024: This is a day dedicated to unlimited laughter, jokes, and happiness when people fool around with their loved ones through harmless ...

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April Fools' Day: Its origin and countries that actually take pranks ... (Happytrips)

There is no doubt about one universal aspect of humanity: the inclination to indulge in playful, mischievous antics. Likewise, April Fools' Day is a celebration ...

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April Fool's Day 2024: The best jokes and pranks today (The Independent)

From major corporations, brands, and even celebrities, everyone wants to be in on the fun, as they all try to outdo each other. Some ...

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Monday TigerBlog - Happy April Fools' Day - Princeton University ... (Princeton Athletics)

TigerBlog was a senior in West Philadelphia when Sidd Finch burst onto the scene on this day in 1985. Finch was the phenom of all phenoms, and he'd just been ...

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April Fool's Day 2024: How did annual custom of jokes and pranks ... (Livemint)

April Fool's Day is marked with jokes and pranks every year, with unverified theories about its origin including references to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales ...

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April Fools Day 2024: Wishes, History, Significance and all you need ... (Financial Express)

April Fools' Day 2024 History, Significance: As per historians, April Fool's Day is related to festivals such as Hilaria, the Latin meaning of the word is ...

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April Fools' Day pranks: Apps to translate baby stoner sayings, a ... (Steuben Courier)

April Fools' Day is Monday, April 1. Here's some pranks and jokes you can get in on early, including fake personal care products and a new Tinder job.

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Pranks Misfire: Infamous April Fools' gags that went too far (Citizen Digital)

Pranks, tricks, and practical jokes are common on April Fools' Day, celebrated annually on April 1.

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April Fools' Day: Corporate larks can become no laughing matter ... (USA TODAY)

April Fools' Day is Monday, April 1. That means family, friends, co-workers and even your favorite brands and companies may try to play a joke on you.

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The internet is over April Fools' Day. Here's what people are saying ... (The Indianapolis Star)

It's April 1, which means it is April Fools' Day, but there haven't been many jokes online so far this year. X users share why.

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Brands prank consumers with faux products in April Fools Day ... (Social Samosa)

April Fools' Day, saw people playing pranks, with brands joining in on the online fun. While some brands went big with their campaigns, others kept it ...

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Opinion | April Fools' Day Is Coming to a Political System Near You (The New York Times)

Gail Collins: Hey, Bret, we just hit April Fools' Day. Did you have any political nominees? Bret Stephens: Leaving aside anyone buying a Trump Bible for $60 ...

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'Is One Eleven Chop House haunted?' and other dubious ... (Worcester Mag)

Sure, I understand intellectually that not every lost diner or dive bar is the result of gentrification: Owners retire, or sometimes a chef-change results in a ...

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Watch 9 pranks sweetly fool these unsuspecting souls for a good ... (USA TODAY)

From a strangely familiar restaurant server to an unexpected pizza delivery driver: these nine delightful pranks fooled people in the sweetest way.

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April Fools' Day 2024: the best and cringiest pranks (The Verge)

Happy April Fools' Day, aka the day all brands take us by storm with bad jokes. As a reminder, today's a day to not believe what you see — whether it's ...

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April Fools Day 2024: top stunts and jokes from brands (The Drum)

From Knorr supporting the super tasters of the world to PepsiCo selling milk alongside its new hot snack range, here are the gags that really got us this ...

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The Scoop: Brands roll out April Fools' Day pranks - PR Daily (PR Daily)

Plus: The end of “Beastification” on YouTube; why Republican small-dollar donors are drying up.

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Is April Fools Day Worth the Hype? (Eagle News)

April Fool's Day is often a day I overlook. Since middle school, it seemed like a dumb tradition to me. It's just the beginning of a new month.

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It's April Fools' Day and even Corporate America is in on the fun ... (Quartz)

Featuring Duolingo, Heinz, Oreo, and hot dog flavored sparkling water.

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Miss Manners: April Fools' Day is no joke when it's your birthday (Anchorage Daily News)

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Through no one's fault, I was born on the worst date ever. Each birth anniversary, there's a well-meaning but hurtful practical joke.

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April Fools' Day Food Pranks 2024: Dunkin's Name Change and More (Today.com)

A list of food brands' and restaurants' April Fools' Day pranks from 7-Eleven, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Pringles and Olipop, Hidden Valley and Smarties, ...

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April Fools' 2.0: AI Is Crafting Ultimate Pranks You Won't See Coming (Forbes)

Buckle up, dear reader, for a ride into a future where your coffee maker might just be in on the joke.

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April Fools' Day: 8 brands that dropped cringey online pranks (Mashable)

April Fools' Day is meant to be light-hearted and fun, but nothing takes the winds out of its sails than the onslaught of bad brand jokes. Thus to our torture, ...

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April Fool's Day pranks from companies that backfired in spectacular ... (The Indianapolis Star)

For every well-executed corporate hoax, there's an overeager company whose ill-conceived pranks have blown up in their faces, sometimes badly.

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April Fool's Day shenanigans: From speed trap pranks to 'sports ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Police officers in Western Australia introduced new "aerodynamically designed", "sports mode" shoes for their patrolling officers. Police introduce new ' ...

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The history of April Fools' Day (The Daily Eastern News)

April Fools' Day's history is one of pure mystery, as not even historians know where, when or even why the holiday started. There are some clues that ...

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There's an April Fools' Day prank about the 2024 solar eclipse ... (Space.com)

An April Fool's Day joke by the University of Vermont suggests the date and path of the April 8 total solar eclipse have been miscalculated.

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Gmail Launched 20 Years Ago on April Fools' Day (VOA Learning English)

Google is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Gmail service. As the company remembers the launch, some users are looking back at how the Gmail ...

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April Fools Day 2024: April Fools Day 2024: Here's how people ... (The Economic Times)

April Fools' Day is a day to prank your friends, neighbors, or family without worry, as it is specifically for one. However, some countries follow certain ...

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UVM casts doubt on eclipse in April Fools' Day joke (WCAX)

The University of ...

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Market Basket weddings? It was just an April Fools' Day joke (CBS News)

Market Basket offered a fake wedding package that included an aisle to tie the knot and a kitchen dinner.

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Witty Kids | April Fool's adventures: Pranks, laughter, and surprises ... (Citizen)

As much as April Fool's Day celebrates jests and pranks, it also teaches us a valuable lesson about laughter, friendship and not taking life too seriously.

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R'Perspective: April Fools' Day is becoming a 'thank you, next ... (Highlander Newspaper)

From celebrity death hoaxes to fake product announcements, April Fools' is the perfect holiday for pranksters hoping to trick a few unassuming minds.

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