I’m barely struggling out of my early morning torpor at the moment but I thought that I should share this with you as soon as possible.

According to recent media reports, the Altona district of Hamburg is currently being afflicted by a plague of exploding toads.

According to the WikiPedia Entry:

…numerous toads in the district have been observed by nature protection officials to swell up with gasses and explode, propelling their innards for distances of up to three metres. These incidents have prompted local residents to refer to the area’s lake – home to the toads – as “Tümpel des Todes” (Pool of Death).

And with that pleasant image fixed firmly in your heads, I’ll let you get about your day.