Dave Does History

Happy Boskin Day!


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April 1st isn't just for pranksters—it's for historians with a wicked sense of humor.

In this episode on Bill Mick Live, Dave peels back the glittery nonsense of April Fools’ Day to uncover its shadowy (and often fictional) past. From Chaucer’s chicken to a Flemish prank poem, and the legendary hoax that duped the Associated Press, it all leads to one irresistible conclusion: we should be calling it Boskin Day.

Tune in for history, hilarity, and a few paper fish stuck to your back. Trust nothing. Laugh anyway.

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Dave Does HistoryBy Dave Bowman