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Top 5 April Fools' Pranks That Fooled the World!

"Hey everyone, welcome to Top 5 Hive Mind! It’s April 1st, and we’re counting down the top 5 April Fools' pranks that totally fooled the world! From fake countries to digital clocks, you won’t believe
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"Number 5 takes us back to 1977 with The Guardian’s San Serriffe prank. They published a seven-page supplement about a fictional mid-ocean state called San Serriffe, complete with maps, history, and even a national anthem! The name’s a play on typography terms like ‘sans serif’—pretty clever, right? Readers were hooked, calling the newspaper to book vacations there! It’s a classic example of how far a good hoax can go. Would you have fallen for this one?"

"At number 4, we’ve got a sports prank that had baseball fans buzzing. In 1985, Sports Illustrated ran a story about Sidd Finch, a fictional New York Mets prospect who could throw a baseball at 168 miles per hour—barefoot, no less! Written by George Plimpton, the article was so detailed that fans believed it, and the Mets even got calls about him. Sports Illustrated later called it one of their most memorable stories. Imagine a pitcher that fast—dream or nightmare?"

"Number 3 is a political prank that hit close to home for Americans. In 1992, NPR’s Talk of the Nation announced that Richard Nixon, who resigned in 1974 after Watergate, was running for president again. They even had a comedian impersonate Nixon, saying, ‘I never did anything wrong, and I won’t do it again.’ Listeners flooded the phone lines, some outraged, others excited! NPR revealed the hoax later, but it showed how much Nixon still stirred emotions. What do you think—would Nixon have won?"

"Coming in at number 2, we’ve got a British prank that went global. In 1980, the BBC World Service announced that Big Ben, the iconic London clock, was going digital and would be renamed ‘Digital Dave.’ They played fake sound effects of a digital chime, and people were furious—some even called to protest! The BBC later admitted it was an April Fools' joke, but it’s a reminder of how much we love tradition. Would you be mad if Big Ben went digital?"

"And at number 1, a tech prank from Google! In the early 2000s, Google announced a ‘scratch and sniff’ feature for its search engine. They claimed you could smell search results—like fresh rain or pizza—right through your screen. Of course, it was impossible, but the idea was so wild that people loved it! Google’s known for these April Fools' gags, like their fake moon base job openings. Gotta love their creativity—have you ever fallen for a Google prank?"

"That’s our top 5 April Fools' pranks! Which one fooled you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments, like this video, and subscribe for more fun content. Share your favorite April Fools' memories—I’ll see you in the next video. Happy April Fools' Day, everyone!"