April Fools' pranks come and go, but one joke item that's stood the test of time is the whoopee cushion. Today, we trace its history from ancient Rome to now. Where did it come from? Why is it funny?

Now in greeting card aisles, a new product for pranksters: cards that double as whoopie cushions. American Greetings Corp. on Friday unveiled the line of cards that can make embarrassing sounds, aptly ...

Now in greeting card aisles, a new product for pranksters: cards that double as whoopie cushions. American Greetings Corp. on Friday unveiled the line of cards that can make embarrassing sounds, aptly ...

Novelty candy item is being billed as "the whoopie cushion of the 21st century." CandyRific introduces the Light & Sound Fart Blaster, which is being billed as "the whoopie cushion of the 21st century ...