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For pranksters, there is no better holiday than April Fools' Day. Celebrated every April 1, it is the one day of the year when harmless tricks are not just allowed — they are expected. Some historians believe the fun tradition began in 1582, when Europe switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The new calendar moved New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1. People who continued celebrating the New Year on April 1 were teased. Others think it started simply as a way to welcome spring....

Most dogs can learn their name and basic commands like "sit" or "walk." Some smart pooches are even able to build vocabularies of over 100 object names with consistent training. Now, a study suggests that a few exceptionally bright dogs may learn new words simply by listening in on their owners’ conversations....

Winter is almost over — at least according to the clocks. On March 8, 2026, most Americans will start "Daylight Saving Time" (DST) by moving their clocks ahead an hour. That lost hour on Sunday will ensure longer days in the spring and summer months....

When 13-year-old Austin Appelbee went on a beach adventure with his family on January 30, 2026, he expected a fun afternoon on the water. Instead, he was thrown into a life-or-death emergency that would test his courage and endurance....