Although it's not an official holiday, April Fools' Day is celebrated all around the world as a day filled with practical jokes and general silliness.

The origins of this craziness remain a real mystery, although there some theories about it; some believe the first association between April 1 and playing tricks can be found in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales from 1392. Others believe that April Fools' Day was the result of a desire to celebrate the turning of the seasons around springtime.

Still, it is also held that April Fools' Day got its start because of the adoption of a new calendar in 1582. Many ancient cultures celebrated New Year's Day around April 1st. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the use of a new calendar, but many people continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st and other people made fun of them.

Here are three of the greatest April Fools' Day hoaxes of all time

• Swiss Spaghetti Trees — In 1957, the BBC news program “Panorama” announced that Swiss farmers were harvesting a record spaghetti crop, while projecting images of Swiss peasants pulling spaghetti from trees. Thousands of viewers were fooled. The BBC reported getting a lot of calls inquiring about ehere to get spaghetti trees! 4 units per level.

“Taco" Liberty Bell — In 1996, Taco Bell announced that it had bought the Liberty Bell. The Bell was going to be renamed the Taco Liberty Bell, thousands of citizens were fooled and called to complain. The company revealed it was a practical joke a few hours later, but not before reporters asked White House press secretary Mike McCurry about the sale. Creating a joke of his own, he responded that the Lincoln Memorial had also been sold and would now be known as the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial! April mass fool!

“Left-Handed" Whopper — In 1998, Burger King ran an advertisement in USA Today announcing its new "Left-Handed Whopper," which was specifically designed for left-handed people by rotating all condiments exactly 180 degrees. Thousands of customers had requested the new sandwich at their restaurants in the next 24 hours!

So beware! You may want to be a little more cautious or skeptical on April 1st, since family members, friends, neighbors or even the White House may try to fool YOU!

Do not miss the Annual Aeroshow on April 15th and 16th, where nine incredible, state-of-the-art airplanes will take part in the acrobatic flights that will be held over the race track in Cancun. Nine recognized international pilots, from the United States, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Russia and Peru; take a close look at these incredible Olympic medalists and champions as they take over the sky and defy the impossible.

www.aeroshowcancun.com

Created in 2002 by two childhood friends, Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, Amorino is a concept that was born in the heart of Paris on Ile St Louis. Nowadays, with more than 90 boutiques all over Europe, Asia, North America it opens the first one in Mexico, at Playa del Carmen.

The creation of each new flavor of gelato starts with the most rigorous selection of sourced ingredients, combined with the patience and skill of highly trained chefs. Using organic and natural products and sourcing ingredients directly from reputable suppliers as well as ensuring that every stage of the production process is perfect, Amorino offers gourmet products, sweet treats, gelato desserts, hot drinks and the best Gelato All Naturale you can taste! Enjoy!

http://www.amorino.com

Lobster is one of the largest crustaceans on coral reefs and sea grass beds found in the Caribbean Sea, Riviera Maya is a rich lobster area. It has become a favorite plate all over the world, but did you know that…

• The largest lobster ever recorded was caught near Nova Scotia in 1977 and weighed 44 pounds!

• Lobsters can swim forward and backward. When they're alarmed, they scoot away in reverse by rapidly curling and uncurling their tails.

• The Spiny Lobster is found in the Caribbean Sea. These lobsters have no claws, have a harder shell and have very large antenna.

• All lobsters have 10 legs.

• Lobsters were once considered the poor man's chicken. In Colonial times, it was fed to pigs and goats and only eaten by paupers.

• It is believed that lobsters can live as long as 100 years.

• Lobster meat is a great source of protein, providing 28 grams of protein per cup.

• Lobsters have poor eyesight, but have highly developed senses of smell and taste.

• Lobster blood is colorless until exposed to oxygen, at which point it turns blue.

“Cha ́an Ka ́an” is the name chosen by the people in Cozumel. Cha ́an Ka ́an means “To watch or enjoy the sky”. By means of astronomical observation, the Mayas achieved scientific knowledge that still today amazes us for its precision and with it they regulated their life, religion and culture. To enjoy astronomy and the legacy of this millennial culture are part of the activities that take place in this complex for the spreading of science, technology and culture.

In addition to the planetarium proper, there’s an observatory, a number of outdoor horticultural exhibits, and a fun, modern “science museum” area focusing on Mayan astronomy and local flora and fauna.

It’s closed on Sundays. Check out their site for schedule of Dome Shows at the Planetarium.

http://www.planetariodecozumel.org

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