April Fools' Day

Question 1

A novel about an unsinkable ship that hit an iceberg was published in 1898 which was 14 years before the Titanic sunk!

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Fact!

Question 2

When France switched to a new calendar, people who celebrated the new year on April 1st were considered to be fools.

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Fact!

Question 3

In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs used to hold ceremonies honoring velociraptors as their fossils originated from there.

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Question 4

One of the earliest pranks on April Fools' Day was sticking a paper fish on someone's back!

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Fact!

Question 5

In 1810, strawberries were once considered evil by much of the world. They had a trial to outlaw them in Spain.

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Question 6

Famed silent-film actor, Charlie Chaplin, once entered a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. He came in 20th place.

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Fact!

Question 7

During the 1600s in Italy, apricots were worn as a necklace to ward off evil spirits.

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Question 8

The ancient Greeks used to celebrate April Fools' Day by sailing their ships backward and tossing coins into the sea.

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Question 9

Napoleon was once attacked by a group of bunnies.

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Fact!

Question 10

The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is the shortest war in history. It lasted about 45 minutes.

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Fact!

Question 11

In England during the 1700s, pineapples were a status symbol. Those rich enough to own one would carry it around town.

Accepted Answer

Fact!

Question 12

President Theodore Roosevelt of the United States had a pet elephant in the White House.

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