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Today We started this week drenched in New York City with more on the way this weekend, so here's hoping these April showers really do bring us some May flowers next month. But you never know since spring weather can be so fickle — and sometimes, just plain weird! It's Raining... Hamburger Buns? If it's going to rain, we might as well learn some fun facts about what's going on in the sky — like that raindrops are actually shaped like hamburger buns! Are We Due for Another Spring Cold Snap? 6 Things Everyone Should Know About Clouds Is It Safe to Drink Rain Water? Search Related Topics:  weather glossary  raindrops  precipitation What Happens When Weather Gets Weird There's no April foolin' when it comes to these stories of the most bizarre things to fall from the sky. Apples? Fish? Hot rain? Yes, to all of the above. Have you also heard of the time... It Rained Frogs in Missouri? Rocks Came Down in France? It Rained for 14 Days Straight in South Carolina? Search Related Topics:  precipitation  weird weather  But, You Can Still Have Fun on Rainy Days! Unless there's thunder rumblin' out there, a rainy day doesn't have to mean a boring one stuck indoors. These wet and wild outdoor games for kids are sure to make a splash. Just don't forget the slickers and wellies! Top Tips for Hiking in the Rain 10 Favorite Rainy Day Songs April Shower Brandy Cocktail Recipe Search Related Topics:  outdoor activities  active play  parent-child activities How Does Your Garden Grow? Thanks to that rain, the spring flowers are starting to bloom. Want to have the most beautiful yard on the block? Follow these tips for the ultimate spring garden. The Early Bloomers You Should Be Seeing Soon 10 Tulips Types for Your Spring Yard The Best Time to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs Search Related Topics:  garden design  flower gardening  flower bulbs Related Searches April Showers Spring Flowers Fun Things for Kids Spring Yard Care Best Spring Water Featured Articles Win $100 Gift Card From About.com Money! The Nastiest People on the Internet 11 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Quinoa How to Score David Letterman Tickets 10 Things That Will Annoy Your Co-Workers Follow About.com on Social Media! More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Follow us on: Advertisement