Around the globe there has been much hilarity for April Fool's Day.
The tradition, on April 1st sees practical jokes and hoaxes carried out on unsuspecting recipients, with the jokesters often fessing up by shouting "April Fools!
Although there are many theories, the exact origin of the day is not exactly known.
We look at its history, and some of the most famous April Fool's Day pranks through the years, including the BBC's Spaghetti Tree story.
A colorised still from the BBC’s infamous 1957 “spaghetti tree” broadcast. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
