They say it’s wise to be skeptical of almost everything you see or read on the Internet these days. That holds true on April 1.

With April Fool’s Day upon us, the Internet is being flooded with pranks from all over the world, as news agencies try to pull a fast one on their viewers or readers with bogus stories and companies try to score free publicity with outrageous products or services.

Here is a look at some of the creative gags that made the rounds Tuesday:

Samsung Fli-Fy

Samsung’s U.K. division produced a clever video for a product that would take free Wi-Fi coverage to new heights.

The Fli-Fy creates a pigeon-powered universal Wi-Fi network, featuring tiny routers that strap onto the backs of pigeons.

“The really interesting thing to me is that pigeons are natural conductors of electricity because they have hollow bones, so they can recharge the router when they sit on wires,” said Tim Verhoeven, Fli-Fy’s senior engineer, in a YouTube video.

The technology would be a hit in pigeon-populated Toronto.

TTC floats new funding idea

It appears the TTC has come up with a way to generate much-needed funds for public transit in Toronto, while supporting the city’s condo boom.

This year’s video gag proposes closing Chester, Bessarion, Old Mill and Summerhill stations and building condo units on the platforms.

“It's genius, really. We break the platforms up into living quarters and we sell them,” says chief customer officer Chris Upfold. “The mezzanines get turned into common areas, cabaret clubs, billiards, bowling alleys – all the great things a modern and vibrant city needs to go forward.”

Upfold plays the wise guy to Brad Ross’ straight man.

Trains will still run through the stations and the plans, drawn up on a napkin, still have to be approved, Ross, the TTC’s head of corporate communications, reminds Upfold.

The comedy duo also reveals summer and winter plans for the Sheppard line in the quirky video.

WestJet makes the switch to metric time

WestJet has become a regular at the April Fool’s Day game and the Canadian airline announced Tuesday that it is making changes that will help customers who get tripped up by that pesky time system that has been around forever.

The Calgary-based company is ditching the use of “a.m.” and “p.m.” in favour of metric time, effective today.

As Richard Bartrem, WestJet’s vice-president of communications, points out, there are 1,000 milliminutes, 100 kilominutes or 10 deciminutes in a metric day.

“It’s that simple and that flexible,” Bartrem says in a YouTube video before explaining a handy conversion chart for people who still haven’t purchased a metric watch or metric clock.

Boston Pizza reveals revolutionary Reverse Delivery

Pizza delivery is so last century and take-out is a pain because your ‘za cools off on the drive home.

Thankfully, Boston Pizza is introducing a take-in service.

With its Reverse Delivery concept, the chain will pick up customers – literally – and deliver them to their spicy perogy pizza or prime rib burger at their local restaurant.

There’s just one downside. If you request Reverse Delivery, the waiting time is forever.

Google Maps launches Pokémon Challenge

Last year, Google Maps launched a pirate’s map that allowed people to waste time at work or school by looking for “treasure.” This year, the website has upped the ante with a Pokémon hunt for smartphones.

After tapping the search bar and pressing “Start,” Android or iPhone users can scour existing maps for “wild” Pokémon.

Here’s a hint to get you on your way: Take a look at the CN Tower, Empire State Building and other well-known landmarks.

When you find a character, tap on it and press “Catch.”

An epic video promises the job of “Pokémon Master” to the person who wins the challenge. Spoiler alert: the job doesn’t exist.

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