Get ready for April Fools’ Day with these side-splitting pranks

Once again, it’s the first of April, which means that friends, relatives and coworkers should be on their toes in anticipation of the pranks that are sure to unfold.

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In preparation for the big day, here’s a brief compilation of the best pranks on the internet.

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Most of these seem to revolve around somebody who is sleeping. And if there is one mistake that you never want to make on the most dangerous day of the year, it’s falling asleep. In fact, it’s probably a good idea to rule out naps on the days surrounding April Fools’ Day–just in case your local pranksters decide to make up for lost time.

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