Park rangers recall iconic April Fools' prank involving two American bells

NPR | By Jey Born

Published April 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

For StoryCorps, a couple of park rangers in Philadelphia recall a legendary April Fools' prank from 30 years ago.

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