Among these inspired practical jokes are a variety of genius food pranks including dousing donuts in flour to make them appear as though they're sweet powdered confections, as well as swapping out chocolate sandwich filling for toothpaste to deliver a minty surprise when your prey takes a bite.

April Fools' Day, which is Wednesday, April 1, likely began in the 15th century. But now it's become more of marketing mischief by big brands.

The brands came together to tease a 'peaches & cream' flushable wipes joke product.

South Jersey police departments, including Mount Laurel and Cherry Hill, pulled April Fools' Day pranks on social media.