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With today being April Fool’s day, Exact Editions is looking to its digital archives to discover how the day is celebrated around the world and its close associations with jesters, pranks, Shakespeare, laughter and its hidden political significance.
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BBC History Revealed

BBC History Revealed, ’10 Best Ever April Fools’: April 2014 issue.

BBC History Revealed shares the 10 best ever April Fools pranks around the world, featuring the Spaghetti … Keep Reading

World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on the 3rd of March in support of animals and plants, marking their contribution to our lives and the health of the planet. 

This year is the 50th anniversary of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), an international agreement between governments to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. Today, it grants varying degrees of protection … Keep Reading

Did you know approximately 39.5% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (National Cancer Institute)? 

World Cancer Day is held every 4 February and is a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to reducing the global cancer burden, promoting greater equity, and integrating cancer control into the world health and development agenda.

By raising worldwide awareness, improving education … Keep Reading