The Origin And Superstitions Of April Fools’ Day

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Many people use April Fools' Day as a convenient excuse to lie, cheat, and trick their friends — for fun, of course. The day has also also evolved in recent years into a massive Internet event, with brands like Google, Facebook, and Netflix rushing to prank their users in hopes of capturing the buzz of the day.

But have you ever wondered why at the start of April everyone turns into Ashton Kutcher from 2003?

It turns out there are actually multiple theories, and some are shrouded in mystery.

Check out some of the media's best April Fools pranks below: