April 1st is the one day of the year when you can’t trust anything—not your friends, not the internet, and definitely not that suspiciously generous email from a “foreign prince.” From classic pranks to outrageous hoaxes, this mischievous holiday has been keeping the world on its toes for centuries. So double-check your chair before you sit, and let’s dive into the funniest (and weirdest) April Fools’ traditions.

April Fools’ Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide