Suckers!

A wonderful, extensive, and descriptive countdown compiled by The Museum of Hoaxes, a previous Funny Site of the Day. Here are the famous pranks of the past, ranked for effectiveness and enjoyment, including:

• The Case of the Interfering Brassieres
• The Left-Handed Whopper
• The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest
• The Taco Liberty Bell
• Smellovision
• Chewy Vodka Bars
• Arm the Homeless
• Big Ben Goes Digital
• Diamond-Encrusted Grenades
• Viagra for Hamsters

It's a great read anytime, but especially on April 1 with a flashlight while you're hiding under your bed.

Elsewhere, in the April Fool's Day Gallery:

• The Origin of April Fool's Day
• April Fool's Day Quiz
• A Few Good Reasons to Hate April Fool's Day
• Chronological Index of April Fool's Day Hoaxes (1582-Present)

Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time

     April Fool's Day Gallery

~ Mike Durrett