Ahhhh. . . . . . .It's Raining Tadpoles In Japan

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In the movie 'Bedtime Stories', Adam Sandler was treated with yummy gumballs from the skies. However, the people in Japan are not as fortunate - There the skies are dishing out hundreds of . . . . . . . dead tadpoles (baby frogs)!

Since the beginning of June, there have been several downpours of these tiny creatures in various cities in Central Japan. The first incident was reported in the city of Nanao . A local who witnessed it, said he heard strange noises in the parking lot. When he went over to check it out, he saw hundreds of the dead amphibians on the windshields of parked cars. Two days later, a similar incident was reported in the city of Hakusan .

The whole phenomenon has scientists scratching their heads. They think it may be due to strong windstorms, which are sucking the tiny creatures from the seas and depositing them onto land. However, the meteorologists in the area are not satisfied with that explanation, since the area has not had any strong winds during these times. We think it's just some kids who put a new twist to their 'Bedtime Story'? What do you think? Be sure to weigh in by writing a comment below.

Sources: telegraph.co.uk, chinadaily.com, thetimesofindia.com

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  • Hiover 11 years
    Awesome dudes!!!!!!!!!
    • poptartcornpop
      poptartcornpopover 11 years
      But they are cute...
      • poptartcornpop
        poptartcornpopover 11 years
        That's disgusting.
        • susie
          susieover 11 years
          cool
          • khart9over 11 years
            I think that maybe when the tadpoles were in their eggs they were swooped up into the clouds, hatched an after a while were dropped down with the rain and died when they hit the ground.
            • pumpi
              pumpiabout 11 years
              I think that too and maybe strong winds sucked them and poor them they died now they're parents might feel bad when they flew up.
            • sausage
              sausageover 11 years
              wow, i wonder if that would stink.eh it is still cool.
              • lovestosing
                lovestosingalmost 12 years
                better than raining spiders
              • Sarah Chenalmost 12 years
                lol so cute
                • poodlelover101about 12 years
                  Wow that's cool
                  • AFKGuyover 12 years
                    Have you seen The article "Ahhh! its raining spiders In brazil"? That was worse than This.