Sometimes a story is so hard to believe, we have to check to make sure it's not April 1.

From urine power to the compulsory bird bath scam, Kent is never short of weird and wonderful tales.

Here's a selection of our favourites which, despite appearances, really did happen. Even the Mermaid gimp suit (pictured).

Six April Fools - that were actually true

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