New Zealand wild wasp

April 1, 1949 the New Zealand radio station agitated voice warned listeners that Auckland, the largest city in the country, approaching the wild swarm of wasps. The width of the swarm, at least a mile. To protect themselves from the threat of a cruise, according to the lead, it was necessary only to behave idiotically: should throw all the sugar out of the apartment, and before you leave home, fill the pants into socks.

Many residents of Auckland leg dutifully tucked into socks and got rid of the sweets in the house. The case had far-reaching consequences. And now, almost 60 years on the eve of April 1 all the radio stations in New Zealand receive pravitelstvinny memorandum to refrain from practical jokes.