Origin of April Fools Day Across Cultures and Ages
Ray Orrock surveys the origins of April Fool's Day, tracing roots from France's calendar reform of 1564 to Scots, German, Hindu, and Roman traditions. He notes how fooled citizens were mocked, explains phrases and regional names, and ends with a playful exhortation to celebrate.
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Belfast raids amid NI unrest target weapons stores
Armed men with weapons seized by security forces raided a Belfast forensic science laboratory as police and troops stepped up road checks to curb a wave of bombings in Northern Ireland. Army and police reported 600 rounds found in a Roman Catholic area and a gunfire incident near West Belfast, with mass demonstrations planned but largely peaceful.
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Airline surcharge rises as CAB foots part of dearer trips
Washington reports 4 cent fare increase on tickets and an 84 cent per leg surcharge due to CAB and DOT actions to cover electronic screening, luggage checks, and the 4500 airport guards. Passengers face higher costs while a federal airport police possibility is debated.
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Explosion Kills Two in Cincinnati Downtown Fire
An explosion late Saturday night killed at least two people and injured several others. The blast damaged a three story brick building housing a cafe and apartments in the Over the Rhine downtown area of Cincinnati.
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