April Fool’s Day is for pranks and hoaxes that got their start in a
battle over the calendar more than 500 years ago when January 1st became
the start of the new year. Traditionalists who kept celebrating April
1st as New Year’s Day were called “April Fools” and targeted for pranks
that continue to this day. Source Link
It
may not feel like Spring just yet, but springtime allergies are here.
Experts say trees have started budding and they produce pollen that
creates major problems for people with allergies. A preemptive strike
may be in order, because taking medicine early can prevent symptoms
before they begin. Source Link
The
nation’s official music playlist just got bigger. The Smithsonian’s
National Recording Registry has selected two dozen songs and recordings
for preservation. Among them is The Doors’ self-titled 1967 debut album,
the Righteous Brothers’ ”You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin'” and Ben E.
King’s ”Stand By Me.” Source Link
