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Everlong
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posted April 01, 2005 08:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Everlong     Edit/Delete Message
April Fool's.

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miss_apples
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posted April 01, 2005 09:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for miss_apples     Edit/Delete Message
LMAO! You so CRAZY!!!!

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marcia
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posted April 01, 2005 09:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for marcia     Edit/Delete Message
I farted

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26taurus
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posted April 01, 2005 09:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 26taurus     Edit/Delete Message
That's what that smell is........I'm just picturing the childish grin you had on your face as you posted that marica. LOL .....ermm...even though I have no idea what you look like.

*runs out of thread pinching nose*

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marcia
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posted April 01, 2005 10:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for marcia     Edit/Delete Message

Another full moon?

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26taurus
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posted April 01, 2005 10:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 26taurus     Edit/Delete Message
I think SO!

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Everlong
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posted April 02, 2005 12:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Everlong     Edit/Delete Message
I'm in the house like furniture.

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virgotaurustaurus
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posted April 02, 2005 12:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for virgotaurustaurus     Edit/Delete Message
My lip hurts and I smell like beef jerky.

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14stars
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From: between the line
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posted April 02, 2005 04:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 14stars     Edit/Delete Message
forgive my ignorant.
how this idea comes ,what is the story behide april fool's day???
may somebody tell me about is,thank you.

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LibraSparkle
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From: Vancouver USA
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posted April 02, 2005 04:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LibraSparkle     Edit/Delete Message
Hmmmmmmm... I don't know. Good question

Let's it.

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LibraSparkle
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posted April 02, 2005 04:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LibraSparkle     Edit/Delete Message
April Fool's Day is one of the most light hearted days of the year, yet it stems from a serious subject—the adoption of a new calendar.


A Traditional New Year's


Ancient cultures, including those as varied as the Romans and the Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on April 1. It closely follows the vernal equinox (March 20th or March 21st.) In medieval times, much of Europe celebrated March 25, the Feast of Annunciation, as the beginning of the new year.

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) to replace the old Julian Calendar. The new calendar called for New Year's Day to be celebrated Jan. 1. Many countries, however, resisted the change. In fact, some European countries held out for centuries (Scotland until 1660; Germany, Denmark, and Norway until 1700; and England until 1752).


Many French Refuse


In 1564 France adopted the reformed calendar and shifted New Year's day to Jan. 1. However, many people either refused to accept the new date, or did not learn about it, and continued to celebrate New Year's Day April 1.

Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on "fool's errands" or trying to trick them into believing something false.

April Fish


The French came to call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.


Great Britain Accepts the Calendar

April Fool's Day Has Serious Origins
"Fools" ignored the new calendar
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html


In 1752, Great Britain finally changed over to the Gregorian Calendar, and April Fool's Day began to be celebrated in England and in the American colonies.

Pranks and jokes are of course still popular on this day—not to mention the rest of the year.

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14stars
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posted April 04, 2005 03:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 14stars     Edit/Delete Message
thank you so much ,LibraSparkle .
it is very interesting indeed , so the old calendar with the new year 's day on 1st april .I kind of like it because the spring start around those days ,it seems that make sense .like we change along with the season ,it is more like we are with the nature ,don't you think ???

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