The 'ol Ant Eggs Prank for April Fool's Day

Here's a classic and easy prank for kids of all ages:

- one regular size rubber band
- one regular size bobby pin
- one small-to-medium size button
- one envelope

1. cut one snip in a regular size rubber band to make a straight elastic line.
2. thread a small-to-medium size button through one end of the rubber band and drag the button to the middle of the rubber band.
3. spread a regular size bobby pin to form about a 30 degree angle into a "V" formation.
4. tie each end of the rubber band to each end of the bobby pin.
5. twist and turn the button around and around and around until tight, creating like a spring release.
6. while holding the button tight, place the entire contraption in an envelope, remove your hand from the button and close the flap.
7. write "ant eggs---10 days old" on the front of the envelope.
8. give the envelope to an unassuming friend while asking if they care to see some ant eggs.
9. when they attempt to open the envelope, by spreading open the sides, the button will spring-release and rapidly unravel, making a very loud noise as it unwinds against the sides of the paper. People generally freak-out and throw the envelope, never seeing the silly contraption inside. Great fun and terrifying. Who knew ant eggs could be so scary!?!