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We learned several things from the Museum of Hoaxes' run-down of the most thoughtless, backward, and downright nasty April Fools' jokes of all time. First, life in an autocratic regime exposes you to greater chance of being hoodwinked by your dictator, jerked around by the press, or led astray by an ambassador with nothing left to lose. But then, life in the democratic West doesn't protect you, either—not from wise-ass DJs desperate for a few good laughs or vengeful ex-husbands faking their own hanging. As for the London civil servants who told their vacationing colleague that his report's due date was moved up? We winced at his heart palpitations, worried over his panic attack, cringed at his filing for early retirement—and then cheered him on when he took it to the courts. If you throw a hoax that goes so seriously awry, you deserve a few good slaps from the long arm of the law.

Jan 01, 2008
Good-Bye From Yahoo! Picks - Good-bye!

Dec 31, 2007
Long Awkward Pose - smile for the camera. Keep smiling.

Dec 28, 2007
Starship Dimensions - space invaders.

Dec 27, 2007
Kiddie Records Weekly - the gang's all here.

Dec 26, 2007
Japander.com - money changes everything.

Dec 25, 2007
Scared of Santa - who is that bearded man?

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