April Fool's Day: 7 Fun, Harmless Pranks For Kids

March 30, 2023 By Shreesha Ghosh

In the mood for pranks?

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Sugar, no, salt in coffee!

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Frosting or toothpaste?

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No batteries!

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Are we out of shampoo?

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The alarms have gone off!

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Is that mould?

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Your screen’s broken

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