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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  • smilingitty14over 12 years
    ok... weird... maybe there was a water spout (Hurricane?) that sucked up the light baby tadpoles
    • Eddieover 12 years
      Poor tadpoles....
      • tofu13
        tofu13over 12 years
        lol
        • epicepix
          epicepixalmost 13 years
          ok... yuck
          • tigerlily1
            tigerlily1almost 13 years
            that is just creepy
            • coconuts14
              coconuts14about 13 years
              the only logical explanation is that there was a water spout (tornado over water) over a lake or pond with tadpoles it sucked them up and stuck them in clouds then when it rained they came down to
            • phillygoat
              phillygoatabout 13 years
              that is crazy
              • Ceceover 13 years
                They are called tadpoles...i think because i saw it on curious george <33
                • sophadoph
                  sophadophover 13 years
                  This is called a frog fall. I read about it in a book.
                  • cingguablonover 13 years
                    kooollll.............