Browser-maker Opera decided not to have an April's Fool Day prank or hoax. But why? picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

Car & Driver magazine ran an april fool's article stating Obama was forcing Chevrolet & Dodge out of NASCAR as part of the requirement for bailout. Rush Limbaugh thought that no one would fall for such a story posted April 1. However Ann Coulter did and commented on in her latest article. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

Just about every single April Fool put on the web today, for your amusement.

Also has April Fool's since 2004. picked by TheStep 3 years ago

...on April Fool's Day, Russians have the added complication of trying to distinguish humour from reality in a country where odd developments are often par for the course. picked by topofall 2 years ago

British newspapers have continued the tradition of inserting spoof stories into their pages to mark April Fool's Day. This year, readers were faced with a plethora of improbable tales, but some sounded more believable than others... picked by topofall 2 years ago

In order to bring opera into the mainstream, the Metropolitan Opera will broadcast live into your local theatres. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

American women have fought and served in every U.S. war, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Today, there are over 198,000 women in the active duty military, constituting 14.5% of the active force. Women are integral members of the armed forces and they are here to stay. Yet despite women's accomplishments throughout history, and most recently in the War on Terror, DoD policy still prohibits wom... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

He's currently stating that his policy isn't "redistribution of wealth", but that is giving a fair shake to everyone. Maybe he's changed since 2001. picked by shuallyo 1 year ago

A lot of guessing on what new feature that Opera is working on that will "reinvent the web". One possibility would offer a wide range of possibilities. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will indeed make its way to North America, with the release date set for April 17 at a price of $39.99.

*Edit: New URL with more info. picked by punthe 2 years ago

An opera singer unable to perform due to a rare condition which saw her grow an extra set of ribs is singing for joy after pioneering surgery saved her career. Talented Maria Field, 42, suffered from Cervical Rib, where an extra set of ribs forms above the normal first rib - an anatomical feature normally found in snakes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

retired CIA station chief and head of the Agency's counterterrorism staff examines the Bush administration's Iraq policy and finds that it cannot be successful. He calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, a “complete change” in U.S. goals and tactics in the Middle East, and rebuilding bridges to allies. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

All I can say is, thank god Pavoratti is dead. Where will they find height/weight appropriate opera stars for the production? picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

The Pleiades star cluster will have a beautiful encounter with the slender moon in the western sky after sunset on April 8. Usually the moon's brightness overpowers nearby stars, but not when it's such a thin crescent. Binoculars will reveal the spectacle as the moon passes just below the famous Seven Sisters. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

President-elect Barack Obama will allow gays to serve openly in the military by overturning the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy that marred President Clinton's first days in office, according to incoming White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. picked by muppet 10 months ago

A city centre has introduced a zero-tolerance policy against swearing in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

The Royal Opera House has been forced to withdraw one of its posters after a performer who appears naked in the centre of the image claimed it had been unflatteringly distorted.

What, a couple of inches gone! picked by topofall 2 years ago

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) on Tuesday announced plans to release its DualShock 3 wireless controller for its PlayStation 3 video game console in April. The new controller will cost $54.95. picked by punthe 2 years ago

From television revealing that spaghetti grows on trees to advertisements for the left-handed burger, the tradition of April Fool's Day stories in the media has a weird and wonderful history. picked by smarty1052 3 years ago

A leading opera house in Germany has cancelled a production because a scene that might offend Muslims could create a security threat. The production of Idomeneo features a scene in which a character presents the severed heads of religious leaders including Buddha, Jesus and... picked by XXXXXPP 3 years ago