Stuff Your Dad Knows

April Fool's Day is celebrated across the world. It's not always on April 1st, but most cultures have some sort of celebration in which mischief, jokes, and fun take over. Some researchers claim the practice dates to ancient Rome and the Hilaria-festival. A multi day festival that included a lot of fun, different foods, and of course, ritual flogging and whipping (what's ancient Rome without violence, right?) In this episode, Ethan Millard is joined by Heather Johnson, host of the FM100.3 podcast Be Smart Be Safe. Definitely check it out. The two talk about how participating in April Fool's Day can actually be a positive thing in your life because laughing is good for you! The Mayo Clinic says laughing can: Stimulate your organs with a larger intake of oxygen rich air, soothe tension, improve your immune system, relieve pain, and improve your mood. Ethan and Heather also note how much the media has embraced April Fool's Day. In 1998, radio hosts Opie and Anthony (then of WAAF Boston) had everyone believing Bo