The April Fool’s Day tradition has made people skeptical about what they read in the news, understandably so. But some headlines turned out to be true. Here, we list three fake and three real ones.
Free BMW
Being skeptical didn’t pay off for most New Zealanders when they dismissed a free BMW contest announced on April 1, 2015. One followed the instruction – she took home a brand-new car that day.
Vanilla Pickle Popcorn
Reel Cinemas took the food prank route when it announced a new popcorn flavor – vanilla and pickle – which was later confirmed as just a gag.
Gmail launch
Today’s most-used email service was initially thought of as a hoax when Google released Gmail on April 1, 2004, with a wacky press release. Now it’s a workplace staple.
Pool on Emirates
Emirates teased the public when it announced a plane with a park and a pool. Some were quick to identify it as a prank, although it could’ve been true knowing the airline’s giant ambitions.
RIP Marvin Gaye
The Motown legend died on April 1, making a lot of his fans doubt the news. People first called it a morbid joke, but it was immediately confirmed.
Swiss Spaghetti Harvest
A classic April Fool’s Day prank, this was a 30-minute documentary by the BBC that showed spaghetti growing out of a tree in Switzerland in 1957.
