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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

April first is celebrated throughout the world with jokes, pranks and some interesting local traditions. International eCommerce shipper MyUS salutes its members around the globe, and their sense of humor on one of the most light-hearted days of the year.

 

Denmark

On April 1st, 1965, a Danish newspaper reported in jest on a proposed new law that would require all black dogs to be painted white. Why? To increase road safety by making the dogs easier to see at night.

 

Italy, France, and Belgium

A popular April Fool’s tradition in these countries involves taping a paper fish to someone’s back. This ‘April fish’ symbolizes a young, gullible person, or easily caught fish.

 

Germany

German automaker BMW has a history of fake April Fool’s ads promoting everything from road warmers and a self-cleaning car to the Postnatal Royal Auto Mobile (PRAM.)

 

Greece

In Thraki, a region in Northern Greece, rain that falls on April first is believed to be therapeutic. It is collected in bottles and saved to drink when someone is sick.

 

Portugal

Portuguese revelers celebrate a two-day version of April Fool’s on the Sunday and Monday before Lent. The prank of choice? Throwing flour on one another.

 

Poland

In Poland, people don’t take anything that happens on April 1st seriously. This conviction is so strong that the anti-Turkish alliance with Leopold the first, signed on April 1st, 1683, was backdated to the 31st of March.

 

Scotland

The Scottish two-day celebration includes Hunt the Gowk day, where friends are sent on ‘fool’s errands’. On the following Taily Day, ‘kick me’ signs abound, as well as other posterior jokes.

 

India

On April 1st, 2015, the Indian taxi cab company Ola got in on the fun by tweeting out its revolutionary new concept, OlaAir – a helicopter cab service.

 

United Kingdom

In the UK, joking ends at noon, and the victims of pranks are called ‘noodles.’ Anyone playing a prank after midday is considered an April Fool.

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".