April Fool's Day
Ouch! Was that a Ghost?

April Fool's Day

B1IntermediateApril 1, 202621 min

Happy April Fool's Day!!! Explore the fascinating history and creative pranks of April Fool's Day, from ancient traditions to modern hoaxes, and learn how humor and ingenuity have shaped this playful holiday. sources Felines in the Moat? The Great Washing of the Lions Hoax - Historic MysteriesWhen Taco Bell 'Bought' the Liberty BellPlanetary Alignment Decreases Gravity (April Fool, 1976)The Eruption of Mount Edgecumbe (April Fool, 1974)The Left-Handed Whopper - 1998 - April Fools' Pranks - TIMEApril 1, 1962: Sweden Was Convinced It Could View Black...

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Welcome to Outsh! Was that a ghost? This podcast may contain graphic material, which some listeners may find disturbing.

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Listener discretion is advised, is advised. Help me! Now's it be covered that? Here's your host, Liz.

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Welcome back to our two side of Ghost. This week, back again, Twisterfer, Twisted Tales. That was a good one, but... Not too shabby, not too shabby.

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