April Fools’ Day originated in France during King Charles IX’s reign. The king changed the New Year’s Day to January 1, but traditionalists continued to celebrate on March 25. To ridicule them, pranksters sent fake invitations and silly gifts, calling them “April Fools.” The tradition spread to England and the New World, and is celebrated […]
Pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, resembles gold and has been used to deceive people. It is often found in areas where gold is present and has various industrial uses, including the production of sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid. It was also used as a detector in early radio receivers and is still used by […]
