cicada

Let me start by saying these cicadas are not a danger to humans, they are just incredibly strange. These cicadas are deemed "zombie cicadas" because a fungus basically overtakes a third of their body and they can continue on with daily activities.

It is always surprising to look back a few years to see how things may have changed. It really helps put things into perspective and opens your eyes...especially if you have been living under a rock. Just like the cicadas. While they haven't emerged in the droves expected, here are the top 5 things they have missed since they last emerged 17 years ago in 1996.