The chorus of "trick or treat!" on Halloween is ubiquitous, but a century ago, the "trick" side was a lot more intense, ...

From ancient Roman roads to today’s suburban streets, this article explores how transportation has influenced Halloween’s evolution – from Samhain rituals to modern trick-or-treating.

Four words comprise the eighth commandment, “You shall not steal”—brevity that disguises the breadth of expectation. Our minds think first of stolen physical property. But in a virtual world laden ...

Whether you call it Mischief Night, Goosey Night, Cabbage Night or Devil’s Night, the pre-Halloween tradition of pranks and ...

April Fool’s Day is recognized in most countries today, but historians don’t know where or how it began. Remember switching sugar and salt to fool your family? Or calling the drugstore to ask if they ...

This 17th century chair in Copenhagen's Rosenborg Castle comes with an unusual surprise. Although it's in the same collection as the king and queen's thrones, it's actually an elaborate practical joke ...

Love it or hate it, April Fools’ Day is pretty tame in the 21st century. Krispy Kreme tells you it’s changing its name to Krispy Cream or something and you’re supposed to be “tricked.” Then everybody ...

I just read that the Everett Police, in conjunction with Everett High School administration, arrested seven students off what seems to be Everett’s “Most Wanted” list. It was the senior school prank, ...

We live in an attention-seeking Tiktok world, and with that comes out lot of utterly nonsensical "pranks," often staged and/or just plain not funny. One prank pulled at the American Century ...