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People thought it was a joke when Gmail was first introduced 20 years ago

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks. They began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fools' Day not long after starting their company. Google's founders Larry Page, Sergey Brins started their company more than a quarter century ago. Google: "Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's joke"

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks. They began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fools' Day not long after starting their company. Google's founders Larry Page, Sergey Brins started their company more than a quarter century ago. Google: "Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's joke"

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Best celebrity April Fools' Day pranks

The rich and famous with a hankering for pranks are among those who go the extra mile on April Fools' Day every year. Armed with piles of cash and plenty of eyes watching, celebrities go extra extra mile. The best celebrity pranks include the likes of Beyonce and Nicky Minogue.

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How did April Fools' Day start and what are some famous pranks?

April Fools' Day is April 1 each year, but no one is quite sure how it started. April 1 is a day of jokes, pranks and tricks, but it's not known how the tradition started. The best known pranks include the infamous April 1 pranks involving April 1, 2007.

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5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond

Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled. Keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day, and not just on Monday. Tips include how to avoid being fooled online and beyond, and how to keep your guard in the dark.

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April Fool’s day: can you spot the news fakes? Take our quiz

Take our fun test to see how good you are a spotting the fake news hidden among the real headlines. Can you spot the news fakes? Take our quiz to see if you are good enough to spot the fakes. Do you know the truth about April Fool's Day? Email us at www.mailonline.co.uk.

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke

When Gmail was unveiled 20 years ago, people thought it was Google's April Fool's Day joke. People thought Gmail revolutionized email. 20 years later, Gmail is still the world's most popular form of email. People still think Gmail is a Google joke, but it's still the best email service.

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Playing pranks for April Fools’ Day is great fun…

Playing pranks for April Fools’ Day is great fun, but less fun when the jokes are at your own expense. The jokes are often at the expense of the people who are playing pranks at their own expense, according to the author of the book, "April Fool's Day"

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Don’t Be Fooled: The Worst Corporate April Fools’ Jokes and How to Spot Them

April Fools’ Day is around the corner with investors waiting to see where the first joke will land and whether anyone will fall for it. Investors are waiting for a joke to fall for, but don’t be fooled by April Fool’s Day jokes.

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What April Fools’ Day looks like around the world

The Scottish used to call it Huntigowk Day. The French use it as an excuse to prank people with fish. Iranians have a version tied to ancient customs. It seems nearly every culture is united by a desire to pull some silly, goofy tricks around the world.

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Google disables April fool joke amid user fury after prank backfires

Google disables April fool joke amid user fury after prank backfires. Gmail Mic Drop caused more tears than laughter, thanks to users accidentally enabling the prank on serious emails – with some dire consequences. Users accidentally enable the prank to send serious emails with some serious consequences. Google has since disables the prank, saying it is a violation of the law and users can no longer send emails.

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