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From paper fish to flying penguins, April Fools’ Day is sure to bring plenty of practical jokes

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From France to Iceland , April Fools ’ Day is celebrated around the world with practical jokes and hoaxes.

The jokesters’ custom has been around for hundreds of years , although its exact birth is difficult to pinpoint.

In the U.S. , the pranks are typically followed by screams of “ April Fools !” to make sure all are aware they were the unsuspecting recipient of a practical joke.

On April 2 , children attach “kick me” signs to people’s backs.

The day is also celebrated in Iceland , with the aim being to get people to “hlaupa apríl,” or “make an April run” News agencies have also been known to participate in pranking people.