Some of the most helpful and interesting articles have always been found in Readers Digest. And, some pretty cool comical stories.

When it comes to holidays, Readers Digest is King as a resource for April Fools Day.

The one rule to follow on April 1 is to play nice. At least once. Then you're on your own. But, if your April Fools joke goes sideways you only have yourself to blame and there may be few to rush to your defense.

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Where did all this foolishness begin? We turn to the pages of Britannica and find out that Charles IX began the custom in 1564.

Clever tongue n cheek knock-knock jokes can induce chuckles all day long. Texting pranks will be popular.

With an entire cast of pranksters in your midst who is the one person that deserves to get pranked? Could make it a team effort.

Ladies, does your significant other need a humorous nudge?

`Babies born on March 31st are the easiest to prank on April Fools’.
They were born yesterday!

Oh, and don't forget mom and dad. But, beware. A little goes a long way. Play it safe. Your allowance and that new cellphone may be on the line.

So after all of this advice, are you prepared?

There is one other thing. If you want to avoid being a fool simply trust no one. Avoid eye contact. Don't engage in small talk with those who suddenly care about your day. Spontaneous invitations are a dead giveaway!

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Here Are The 7 Remaining Drive-In Theaters In South Dakota

If you were born last century...you know, in the nineteen hundreds (ugh)...you may have spent a summer evening in the car watching movies. I don't mean on your phone, I mean at the drive-in movie theater!

If you were in Sioux Falls in the 1970s and '80's you may remember seeing Jaws and Indiana Jones at The East Park or the Starlite Drive-In. Both drive-ins opened just after World War 2. The East Park didn't make it out of the '70s, closing in 1978. The Starlite survived long enough to see the birth of home video, closing in 1985.


Drive-in movies had a bit of a resurgence during the pandemic. They were a way to go out and do something social without getting out of your car.

If you tried one during that time, or you remember the fun of a warm summer evening watching movies on that giant screen there are still places in South Dakota and around Sioux Falls you can do it.

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