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title: "April Fools 2019: Which stories are not so fakenews? Take our quiz to find out"
description: It’s that time again and it seems the ushering in of spring just wouldn’t be the same without a healthy […]
author: Darie Nani (Editor-in-Chief)
date: 2019-04-01T14:07:55.000Z
updated: 2026-02-25T15:40:52.968Z
canonical: https://www.sovereignmagazine.com/article/april-fools-2019-which-stories-are-not-so-fakenews-take-our-quiz-to-find-out
image: https://cdn.nanimediahouse.com/fools-4076158_1280.png
categories: Culture
content_type: Feature
region: United Kingdom
publication: Sovereign Magazine
---

It’s that time again and it seems the ushering in of spring just wouldn’t be the same without a healthy dose of amusing stories filling our news feeds. This year did not disappoint, with stories from the Drone that walks your dog to British Transport Police announcing a crackdown on smelly food.

> Fed up of having to endure stinky sandwiches and smelly snacks on trains? 
> 
> As part of new anti-social behaviour legislation, those caught eating offensive food items while in transit could face a penalty fare of up to £2,000.
> 
> Check before you travel ???? [https://t.co/kePXd0M6Yz](https://t.co/kePXd0M6Yz) [pic.twitter.com/Or9LRThRsw](https://t.co/Or9LRThRsw)
> 
> — British Transport Police (@BTP)
> 
> 1 April 2019

However, some of the most ridiculous news headlines out today are in fact completely real. Proving once again that we are living in some, lets say, extraordinary times  ????‍♂️ but which one is which? Take our quiz to find out.

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So there you have it, Elon Musk really did release a [rap song.](https://soundcloud.com/user-209448905)
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is leading the [presidential elections.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47767440)
Dubstep (specifically songs by Skrillex) does in fact repel mosquitoes.
(Unsurprisingly) armed police really were called to stop a [drunk rider in Wales.](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-suspected-being-drunk-charge-16054531)
And the US military is in fact planning to use sea creatures [“as underwater spies”. ](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/us-military-fish-underwater-spies-marine-life-darpa-a8847706.html) Freaking laser-beams anyone?