Hello my curious ones, welcome to a new video. On more than 100 documented occasions, animals have fallen from the sky like raindrops. Frogs, fish, spiders, and even jellyfish may have rained down on entire cities without any storms nearby. Now I've put together a list for you of 10 such stories about animals that literally rained from the sky in very strange ways. So this sounds interesting , doesn't it? But before we get started on the topic, I have a little question for you. In my previous video, the one about 10 strange facts about the human body, I told you about a strange ability that more than 100 people in the world have and that allows them to remember every day of their lives. Do you happen to remember the name of that skill? If you watched my previous video, you probably already know the answer, and if not, well, you're screwed. To make it more fun, I'm going to give you these four options on your screen. Choose the option you think is correct and write it down in the comments below. Right now, at the end of the video, I'm going to tell you what that strange feature is called, and we'll see if you got your answer right. Seem to you? Now, get comfortable and enjoy it, buddy. I'm the curious one. Ben, how curious are you? Number 10, birds. What would you do if thousands of lifeless birds started raining down out of nowhere ? It's not a metaphor, nor is it a made-up story. This really happened. On the night of December 31, 2010, in a small town called Vivi in Arcadia, USA, something spooky happened. More than 5,000 birds began to fall from the sky. They literally fell on houses, streets, yards, cars, dead or dying. Most were red-winged blackbirds, a common species in the region. But nothing that happened that night was ordinary. The neighbors thought of everything. Mass poisoning, a strange disease, and even alien intervention. And there was no shortage of those who spoke of the end of the world. After all, how do you explain a shower of birds right at midnight on New Year's Day? The images went around the world. The Vivi village was all over the news and for days no one had a clear explanation until the biologists arrived. They patiently collected the bodies, analyzed tissues, looked for toxins, and monitored the climate. And little by little, a disturbing story came to light. The birds did not die from disease, nor from poison. They died of panic. What was the cause of this? Something as simple as it is human. The fireworks. That night, like in many places around the world, people celebrated the New Year with fireworks, but in Vivi the combination was deadly. The blackbirds, which were resting in large groups in the trees, were suddenly startled by the explosions. The sky lit up and the noise was deafening. The frightened birds flew off in all directions. It was nighttime and their eyes were not made for flying in the dark, and in their desperation they crashed into poles, houses, and trees. One by one they fell. A tragedy unintentionally caused by a human tradition. That event was so shocking that it was repeated exactly one year later, on December 31, 2011, also in Vivi. Since then, Vivi has restricted the use of fireworks on those dates, because they now know that something as simple as a celebration can turn into a nightmare for nature. Before continuing, remember that if you like learning interesting facts, you have to subscribe to my channel right now. Number nine. Meat. And if one day you go out into the yard and it starts to rain meat from the sky. And if I told you that this really happened, it happened in broad daylight under a clear sky, with no storms, no thunder, and no warning signs, just flesh falling from the sky. That happened in 1876 in Olympia Springs, a small town in the state of Kentucky in the United States. Mrs. Crouch, a local farmer, was making soap in her garden when something unusual happened. Pieces of flesh began to fall around him . It wasn't a light rain. These were pieces between 5 and 10 cm in size. And it did n't last a few seconds, it lasted several minutes. Horrified, she ran to ask for help. When other neighbors arrived they saw the same thing. The ground was covered in fresh meat as if someone had overturned a meat truck from the sky. The news spread quickly and, as expected, the newspapers of the time were quick to dub the event the Kentucky Beef Rain. But what exactly was it that fell? Several pieces were collected and sent to laboratories for examination. The analysis was clear, it was not any type of plant or strange mass, it was meat, more specifically animal muscle tissue . Some said it looked like venison, others that it was horse meat or even lungs, but no one could determine with certainty what species it came from. And most disturbingly, the exact cause of this phenomenon was never discovered. One theory, the most accepted, says that a group of vultures could have been responsible. Vultures, those carrion birds, have a rather curious defensive behavior . When they feel threatened, they vomit the contents of their stomach in mid-flight to lighten their lungs and escape more quickly. Could a large group of vultures have expelled meat at the same time right over Mrs. Crouch's field ? It is possible, but there is no conclusive evidence either. The only thing that is certain is this. In March 1876, a quiet place in Kentucky experienced one of the strangest events in history. A rain that didn't bring water, but meat, and to this day remains a complete unsolved mystery. Come on, why do you want me to buy you a plane and 10,000 kg of venison? Let go of my wallet. Number eight, rain of fish. Is it possible for fish to rain from the sky? It might sound like a scene from a movie or a story worthy of the Bible, but it really happened. On August 18, 2004, in a quiet town in the United Kingdom, the sky decided to surprise everyone. Kevin Kel was walking through the streets of Naon, a small town in Shost Fire, near the Welsh border, at around 2:45 p.m. The sky was clear and there were no signs of a storm. However, something began to fall from the sky. They weren't drops of water and they weren't leaves or branches, they were pieces. Kevin looked up completely confused. Then he looked down and saw dozens of small fish scattered lifelessly on the sidewalk . They were the size of a finger. They appeared to be small river fish, perhaps of the mino type. But how did they get there? Who exactly launched them ? Was it some kind of joke? The answer, although it sounds incredible, is in nature itself. A few hours earlier, a thunderstorm had passed through the area. Although it had already ceased, it had left invisible traces. Meteorologists believe a phenomenon called a waterspout was responsible. And what exactly is a waterspout? Imagine a tornado, but over water, a kind of rapidly spinning funnel that sucks in everything near the surface: water, branches, and, of course, small fish. These eddies can form over lakes, rivers or even ponds. When it rises, the whirlwind drags with it everything it finds and when it dissipates it drops everything it has taken. That is, according to experts, what happened in Naon. The sky cleared, but the fish remained suspended until, as if someone had emptied a bucket from above, they began to fall. The scene was so unusual that it made headlines on the BBC and other international media. The neighbors were stunned. Some thought it was a sign from God, others simply couldn't believe what was happening, but it wasn't magic, nor a punishment, nor a miracle. It was science, a rare whim of the atmosphere that turned an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable day. If you're enjoying this video, please give it a thumbs up right now. Help me reach 10,000 likes. Number seven, bat. What would you do if, in the middle of a clear day, it started raining lifeless bats? It's not a scene from a horror movie, nor is it a collective hallucination, it's something that really happened and it was very terrifying. It happened in Australia in the summer of 2018 in the city of Sydney, something unusual that shook thousands of people. There were no storms, no explosions, no smoke in the sky, but bodies fell from the air as if the world had broken apart. Thousands of bats began to fall from the trees, from the wires, from the air. They fell lifeless or dying directly onto streets, patios, cars. gardens and roofs. And here comes the question, what killed them? Neither a virus, nor poison, nor human attacks. The heat killed them. During those days, Sydney reached extreme temperatures of over 45°C. A heat wave so intense that it not only made humans uncomfortable was a death sentence for thousands of animals, especially fruit bats, also known as flying foxes. These animals, essential for tree pollination and seed dispersal, cannot withstand such high temperatures. When a bat's body temperature gets too high, its system collapses. They suffer from heat stroke very similar to that which can affect humans, but much more lethal. Extreme heat disorients them, they lose strength, they can't stand, and then they literally fall from the sky. This is what happened in Campeltown, an area southwest of Sydney, where the most serious incident was documented . The trees were covered with bats before noon and by afternoon the ground was littered with corpses. Volunteers who came to help described devastating scenes: still- living babies clinging to their dead mothers, and animals panting with their wings outstretched, trying to cool off, but the heat was relentless. It is estimated that more than 10,000 bats died in just a few days. The figure was so large that some experts called it an ecological catastrophe. Number six, frogs. Can you imagine if one day frogs started raining from the sky in the middle of your city ? In June 2009, several residents of Isikagua Prefecture, Japan, were shocked when dozens of live frogs began falling from the sky. It wasn't raining, it wasn't falling leaves, it was falling frogs. Witnesses reported that a storm had just passed through. The sky was cloudy, but no one imagined that the rain would bring more than just drops. On paved streets, on parked cars, and in schoolyards, small amphibians hopped around, disoriented, soaked, and far from any puddle or lake. Where had they come from? There were no lagoons nearby, no rivers, no wetlands for miles around. Local authorities found no immediate explanation. There were no trucks transporting them, no practical jokes, and certainly no animal invasion. So a theory emerged. The wind may have lifted them from the ground. But how exactly? This is where a phenomenon you're probably already familiar with comes into play: wind whirlpools. In certain cases, when there are storms with strong updrafts, the air can form small, invisible tornadoes called landspouts or waterspouts. These eddies can be powerful enough to suck up light objects, leaves, branches, and even small animals such as fish or frogs. It is believed that just before the incident in Isikaguwa, a gust of wind or downpour near a pond area picked up the frogs and carried them several kilometers away. When the current lost strength, it released them and then they fell from the sky. The most impressive thing is that they did not die instantly. Many of the frogs were still alive, although stunned. Some tried to jump, others just stood still as if they didn't understand what had just happened. Scientists confirmed that this was possible and that it was not the first time. The Isikagwa case stands out for its unusual nature, not because of the number, but because of the scene. An ordinary city, an ordinary day, and suddenly a shower of frogs. These kinds of phenomena remind us of something quite simple. Any day now it could rain frogs outside your house. Curse. Benny, where do you think you're going with that truck full of frogs? Return to your box. Number five, spiders. What would you do if spiders started raining from the sky right now? In May 2015, residents of Goldburn, a small town in Australia, emerged from their homes to find a scene that looked like something out of a nightmare. The sky was clear, but something was slowly falling from above. Thousands of tiny black dots moving. They were spiders, tiny spiders, alive and they came from the sky. They covered entire fields, landed on electricity poles, hung from roofs, and even left a layer of cobwebs over gardens as if silk had snowed. The villagers could not understand what was happening. It was a plague, a divine punishment or an invasion, but the explanation, although incredible, was completely natural. Scientists call it balony. It is a behavior that many species of small spiders perform, especially when they are babies. It works this way. Spiders climb high on grass, branches or fences. They then lift their abdomen and begin to release silk threads. These threads, when they come into contact with the wind, act like tiny parachutes and suddenly fly away. This way they can travel several kilometers. Spiders have even been found in weather balloons at altitudes of over 4,000 m . But what happened in Goldburne wasn't an individual journey, it was a mass migration. Thousands and thousands of little spiders decided to take off at the same time. The wind was blowing in just the right direction and the result was a veritable shower of spiders. But why do spiders behave this way ? Well, because they are looking for new territories. It's their way of colonizing other areas without wasting energy walking. The cobwebs that covered the town were not the product of a single species. There were many little weavers who landed and when they reached the ground they did what they do best. Spin. For some it was a natural wonder, for others a real nightmare. But the truth is that there was no danger. The spiders were harmless and the phenomenon, although rare, is not unique; it occurs in various parts of the world, but rarely with the intensity that Goldborn experienced that May. Number four, frozen birds. How would you react if frozen bird bodies suddenly began to rain down from the sky ? In 2017, the residents of Rxburg, a small town in Idaho, experienced one of the most baffling phenomena ever recorded. The sky was covered by a snowstorm. The temperatures were low and suddenly geese began to fall, rigid bodies with no signs of injury, some frozen, others simply dead. The residents were in shock. There was a disease, a mass poisoning, a strange weather phenomenon. The authorities were quick to investigate. They were snow geese, migratory birds that fly great distances during the winter. They travel in a group in formation, braving the weather, but this time something went wrong. Experts found no gunshot wounds or traces of pesticides, nor any clear signs of external trauma. It was then that the most likely hypothesis arose: a sudden and disorienting snowstorm. Under those conditions, the geese were probably flying at a high altitude when they got caught in the bad weather. The gusts of wind, poor visibility and sub-zero temperatures would have disoriented them. Some lost their way, others went too low, and then the most tragic thing happened: the impact. Whether against structures, trees or the snow-covered ground itself, the impact was fatal. As they fell, their bodies remained rigid from the cold. That was the reason why many seemed frozen. It was not a curse or an atmospheric anomaly. It was the deadly combination of extreme weather and vulnerability in the air. These types of events, although rare, are not unique. In other parts of the world, mass deaths of migratory birds have been reported due to storms, fog, or even artificial lights that disorient them. Migration is an epic journey, but also a constant struggle against nature. Rexburg witnessed how nature can instantly become a threat to animals. Number three, worms. It's an ordinary day and you 're out skiing and suddenly you notice the ground is covered in live worms. What are you doing at that moment? In 2015, a biology teacher went skiing outside Bergen, Norway. It was a common winter landscape, white snow, cold, silence. But when he looked down at the ground he noticed something that left him speechless. Worms everywhere, moving alive, covering the snow as if someone had poured them from the sky. The professor was surprised and did what any curious scientist would do. He took photos, recorded videos and alerted other colleagues. There were no trees nearby, no birds flying overhead, and no signs of rain, strong winds, or recent storms. Just a snowy field and an unexplained rain of worms. What is most disturbing is that similar cases were reported in other regions of Norway that same day . people who went out for a walk or ski and came across the same scene, live worms on the snow in the middle of nowhere. Some thought it was a possible waterspout, but they were on land, with no rivers, lakes, or sea nearby. Others spoke of birds, but there were no feathers, nests, or recent activity to explain it. The experts investigated, took samples, analyzed the type of worms and they were nothing out of the ordinary, they were earthworms. But the question remained. How did they get to the surface of the snow? Some suggested that perhaps they were under snow and due to some change in temperature they came up, but the ground was hard and icy, and in some places there was not even soft soil underneath. Then an even stranger theory emerged, that the worms actually fell from the sky. A possible invisible and unexpected gust of wind would have lifted them from one place and released them somewhere else. But that doesn't explain why it happened in several different places on the same day, or why it happens again in subsequent winters. As some people in the area have reported . Today, 10 years later, there is still no clear explanation for this phenomenon. Worms that appear in the plain Norwegian winter where they theoretically shouldn't be. I'm hungry. V comes back with those worms, they're going to discover you. Number two, pigeons. Can you imagine walking outside right now and seeing a clear sky, but the ground covered in lifeless pigeons? It's not a movie scene. It really happened. It was January 2010 in Faenza, a small town in northern Italy. A calm morning, without rain, without storms and without anything strange, until hundreds of pigeons began to fall from the sky. Yes, literally to fall. Some collapsed lifelessly, others writhed on the ground, and almost all had something even more disturbing: a strange blue substance in their beaks. There were no signs of bad weather, no explosions, no smoke in the air. Just a mystery. Local authorities have launched an investigation. Veterinarians, environmental experts and forensics worked quickly. They analyzed the environment, the water, the air, and the birds' bodies. The first thing they ruled out was an infectious disease. They also found no traces of conventional poisons. So what was it? The strongest clue came from the blue spot. It wasn't blood or paint, it was apparently an agricultural dye. The most accepted hypothesis to date is the following. The pigeons are believed to have eaten pesticide-treated sunflower seeds, which are often coated with blue dye to prevent the animals from eating them. That color is a visual warning, but the pigeons apparently didn't understand it. When they ingested them, the dye remained on their beaks and the chemicals coating them could have caused their death. Perhaps not instantly, but quickly enough that many died in flight and fell from the sky. That same year, other similar events occurred around the world with large groups of birds collapsing for suspicious reasons. Not all of them had blue beaks, but the scene was repeated in places as far apart as Arcansas and Sweden. Many began to think it was an unexplained global phenomenon or a sign of the end times, but it seemed like every story had its own explanation, or at least that's what the news reports said. Number one, jellyfish. Is it possible for jellyfish to rain from the sky? It sounds like one of the craziest and most far-fetched things that could happen, but more than a century ago this phenomenon actually happened. In 1894, the inhabitants of B in England witnessed something as unusual as it was disturbing. After a heavy rain, dozens of jellyfish were found scattered in a field. Yes, jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures that we normally only see floating in the sea. But Bath is not by the ocean. It was more than 50 km from the nearest coast . There were no nearby rivers with access to the sea. There were no coastal storms reported that day, yet there were tiny jellyfish, some still wet, scattered among the grass and mud. The news was documented in a very serious scientific publication of the time called Simon's Meteorological Magazine. It wasn't a tavern rumor or an exaggerated village story, how did they get there? So, the explanation most accepted by meteorologists is a marine air current. During intense storms, certain atmospheric phenomena can form these waterspouts or whirlwinds that rise from the sea, carrying small aquatic creatures with them. This, as you know, has been documented with fish and frogs, but with jellyfish it is much rarer. It is believed that a gust of wind over a body of salt water, perhaps an estuary or a distant bay, managed to lift water droplets containing tiny jellyfish and carried them across the sky for several kilometers. The wind, as it gained strength, would have dragged them inland and finally the storm dropped them with the rain. Imagine the farmers' astonishment when they saw the field covered in jellyfish. At a time when science was still searching for answers to many of the world's mysteries, this marine rain baffled everyone. It wasn't an alien invasion, it wasn't witchcraft, it was just nature playing by its own rules. Today, more than 100 years later, that event is still remembered as one of the strangest showers in British history. And that's all for today. This video was quite interesting, do n't you think? Well, if you liked it as much as I did, you should give it a thumbs up right now, because that helps me a lot to know if you really enjoyed it. If you want to see another video with interesting facts like these, you know what to do. The answer to the question at the beginning of the video is option D, hyperthymesia. Can you imagine being able to remember what you did on a random Tuesday 18 years ago? Did you know that there are people who have this strange ability? But how does it actually work and how do they achieve it? If you want to know the answers, I'll leave a link up here so you can go straight to it right now. 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