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humor The Onion 2026-04-20

Straggler Cicadas: Why Is Our Screaming Still Off Schedule?

The cyclically screaming cicadas are back, apparently forgetting their biological timekeeping. They're making our already dramatic life feel inconveniently random.


<p>Cicadas referred to as “stragglers” because they emerge off-cycle may appear this year despite their broods not being expected to emerge, with scientists unsure how they lose track of time. What do you think?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/straggler-cicadas-to-appear/">Straggler Cicadas To Appear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theonion.com">The Onion</a>.</p> <p>Cicadas referred to as “stragglers” because they emerge off-cycle may appear this year despite their broods n...

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