APRIL FOOLS’ DAY GONE WRONG
3 PRANKS THAT SEVERELY BACKFIRED
April 1, aka April Fools’ Day, is when people love to pull pranks on one another. But if they’re not careful, pranks can end with a court case or jail time. Let’s take a look at a few April Fools’ pranks that have brutally backfired. Navistar Plant Shutdown In April 2021, Pamela Sisco texted her sister about an active shooter at Navistar Plant in Clark County. Her sister was frightened, and she called the authorities to let them know about the situation. The plant shut down after hearing about the incident because they thought it was a real threat. When officers were at the scene, they charged Sisco with inducing panic and disrupting public services. This is a fifth- degree felony in Ohio, and she was sentenced to a year in prison. Radio Contest Gone Wrong KBDS (103.9 FM) is a radio station in California that held a contest in 2005. They told their listeners they could win a new Hummer if they tracked the number of miles of two Hummers as they drove around town. Shannan Castillo won the contest, and when she went to pick As we enter April, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the spring season is in full swing. There are so many natural changes to Earth during this time of year, and now is the time to celebrate our planet. Earth Day is April 22, and here are some fun activities you can do in honor of this holiday. Plant a garden. Nothing says “Hello warm weather” and honors Earth Day more than a garden. If you have space outside your home, decorate with some greenery. If you don’t have room outside, you can always make an indoor garden. Having plants in or around your home creates more oxygen and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. Plants can also be beneficial for your mental health. Studies show that having greenery in your home can reduce stress and make you more productive. Seeing the progress your plants make as they grow is fulfilling. Be sure to track the progress of your green friends to see how far they’ve come. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Another way to give back to the environment is by volunteering. You can take part in picking up trash from the side of the road, cleaning up the beach, or even recycling things around your home. This can also be
up her brand-new car, the DJ came out with a remote control toy car. They then went on air and laughed about how they fooled everyone. Castillo hired an attorney and sued the radio station for $60,000 — the cost of a new Hummer. Practical Joke at Work Creates a Law Glenn Howlett was a services manager at London City Hall in London, Ontario, Canada. In 2004, he decided to take a vacation to relax and not think about work. His colleagues decided to tell him that a major project he was working on was due earlier than Howlett expected. So, he made his vacation short and decided to return to work to finish his project. He became so stressed out that he began having heart palpitations and collapsed. Afterward, he sued his now former employer for damages. As a result, the city passed a law prohibiting practical jokes within workplaces. As you plan your pranks for April Fools’ Day, remember not to go too far with your jokes. Make them lighthearted and fun so everyone can laugh about them in the future. For What It’s Earth … 3 Activities in Honor of Earth Day when you begin transitioning to reusable items such as water bottles, straws, and other containers. This reduces the amount of plastic in our ecosystem and helps protect animals that might try to eat the harmful materials. Several companies sell items made from recycled cardboard and plastic, so explore options that work for you! Watch documentaries about the Earth. If you want to relax on Earth Day, you can still get into the spirit by watching Earth documentaries. You have plenty to choose from: educational pieces about the ocean or geology to animal watching. “Planet Earth” is a favorite that takes you on a journey to different countries and allows you to watch different exotic animals in their natural habitats. “A Plastic Ocean” investigates the amount of plastic in our oceans and how it affects the ecosystems and animals around it. You can also visit national parks virtually from the comfort of your own home. Get a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon, volcanoes in Hawaii, and the fjords of Alaska. The possibilities are endless! These are only a few of the many activities you can do to celebrate Earth Day this month. You can learn so much about the Earth and how we can make it a better place for us and future generations. Happy Earth Day, everyone!
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