April Fools Unraveled: Why One Day of Tricks Still Catches Us Off Guard

Why do we fall for April Fools every year? It’s more than silly gags—experts say our brains crave the surprise, with studies showing unexpected twists boost dopamine (Source: Behavioral Science Review, 2024). From fake headlines to friend’s gotchas, this day’s chaos has a hidden pull. I once believed a coworker’s ‘promotion’—until the grin gave it away. Want the secret to spotting the next prank? It’s in the final twist.