In areas with pronounced seasons, annual weather changes usually fixed the calendar; in warmer climates such as southern Europe, Africa and Middle East, the moon was used to mark time. ... In England these types of jokes are only played in the mornings for some unknown reason it was considered bad luck to play after noon had past. ... Mark Twain commented The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year."" ...

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