Is It a Lie?
1st of April. Just another day? Or, in truth, every day? April Fool’s Day hasn't always been like any other. Nor has it always been a day of lies, pranks, and the “fools” who are tricked—or who deceive, and sometimes even deceive themselves. One of the most widely accepted explanations for the origin of this tradition dates back to the 16th century, with the introduction of the Gregorian calendar by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. Prior to this reform, New Year was celebrated between 25 March and 1 April. With the adoption of the new calendar, New Year moved to 1 January. However, some people continued to celebrate it in April, whether out of resistance to change or ignorance of the new rules. These individuals became targets of mockery and practical jokes, earning the label “April’s fools.” Over time, the custom spread and evolved into what we now know as April Fool’s Day. In today’s world of rampant misinformation, trust in traditional sources of knowledge—such as the media and sci...