From the Mini Page.
In 1996, Taco Bell put out an ad saying it had bought the Liberty Bell, saying they were going to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell, bring about thousands of protests.
In 2012, Kodak employees announced a new product that could print live kittens and that a large format printer was coming in 2013 that could print live elephants.
In 1878, a New York newspaper reported that Thomas Edison had invented a "food creator" that could turn dirt into cereal. Many other newsppers believed them and reprinted the story.
IN 2000, Google employees announced Mental Plex Technology. Simply look into a circle and think what you want and the computer would do it.
In 2009, Expedia announced flights to Mars for only $99, a savings of more than $3 trillion.
In 2002, NASA announced the Hubble Space Te;escope had discovered the moon really is made of green cheese.
IN 1957, the BBC announced the great spaghetti crop in Switzerland, showing farmers pulling spaghetti noodles off trees.
I'd Like My Elephant Now. --Cooter
Showing posts with label April Fool's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label April Fool's Day. Show all posts
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Don't Be the Fool
From the March 23-29 Goldsboro (NC) News-Argus "The Mini Page: April Fool's Day."
As Mr. T. would say, "I pity the fool." And, if you're not careful come monday, you might just become one.
WHO CAME UP WITH THIS?
Many cultures have a day for pranks and jokes in early spring. Experts believe this custom in the west may have started in France in the 1500s. At that time, many people celebrated the new year around April 1, at Easter time. In 1564, the king moved new year to Jan. 1st.
When the new year was moved, many people got confused and in those days of slow news, many didn't hear about the move and showed up for New Year's celebrations on April 1st. Those in the know called them fools and played tricks on them.
The French call April Fool's Day Le Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish. Experts aren't sure how fish became a part of April 1st. However, if in France that day, make sure no one puts a fish picture on your back.
Or, Maybe This is just April Fool's?
Everything Has Its History. Now You Know. --RoadDog
As Mr. T. would say, "I pity the fool." And, if you're not careful come monday, you might just become one.
WHO CAME UP WITH THIS?
Many cultures have a day for pranks and jokes in early spring. Experts believe this custom in the west may have started in France in the 1500s. At that time, many people celebrated the new year around April 1, at Easter time. In 1564, the king moved new year to Jan. 1st.
When the new year was moved, many people got confused and in those days of slow news, many didn't hear about the move and showed up for New Year's celebrations on April 1st. Those in the know called them fools and played tricks on them.
The French call April Fool's Day Le Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish. Experts aren't sure how fish became a part of April 1st. However, if in France that day, make sure no one puts a fish picture on your back.
Or, Maybe This is just April Fool's?
Everything Has Its History. Now You Know. --RoadDog
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