【经典晨读美文】愚人节（2/3)

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Some years ago, for example, a famous joke was played on the radio. A scientific correspondent reported that strange geological changes had resulted in weaker gravity in different parts of Britain. He asked listeners to jump up and down and see if they could jump higher than they normally could. Many people did. The hundreds of calls the BBC received proved how successful the hoax was. Not until 12 o'clock did the BBC gently remind its listeners it was April Fools' Day that day. Making jokes only lasts until the noon of the day, the rule is rigid and everywhere acknowledged.例如，几年前之声跟听众开了个大玩笑。一位报导科学新闻的记者说，由于奇怪的地质变化，英国各地区的重力减小了。这位记者让听众上下跳跳，看是不是比平常跳得高一些。许多人都照着做了。当成百上千的电话打到英国广播公司时，证明这场骗局成功了。直到中午12点时，英国广播公司才和蔼地提醒听众那一天是"愚人节"。但愚人节这天开玩笑只能开到中午12点之前。这是约定俗成的严格规矩。