Earthworms come to the surface when it rains.

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SUPPORTED

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Is it true that Earthworms come to the surface when it rains?

Yes. A natural-history book on worms and a 1914 newspaper item both state that earthworms come to the surface after rain; a trivia book also notes worms emerging on sidewalks during rain.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 18 Oct 2026

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Worms

2004

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Ann, H. (2004). Worms. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/wormsnaturesfrie00annr_0

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English-Language Arts Study Guide: California High School Exit Examination.

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Education, C. D. o. (n.d.). English-Language Arts Study Guide: California High School Exit Examination.. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/englishlanguagea0000cali_n0w2

Uncle John's All-Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom Reader

2012

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Institute, B. R. (2012). Uncle John's All-Purpose Extra Strength Bathroom Reader. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=PClZDwAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

THE SENSIBLE EARTHWORM. (Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 04 November 1914)

1914

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THE SENSIBLE EARTHWORM. (Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 04 November 1914). (1914). paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ROTWKG19141104.2.69

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