I live in ITALY i dont know!
2007-08-13 10:34:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
They have insect larvae inside of them that move around. They eventually hatch from the bean like an egg.
2007-08-13 10:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by P.I. Staker 3 · 19⤊ 9⤋
There is actually a worm that lives in the bean that causes it to appear like it is jumping. The jumping beans look really cool till you find out what it is that makes them jump, then it's kind of gross.
2007-08-13 10:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by jhg 5 · 19⤊ 13⤋
I haven't seen Mexican jumping beens for a long time, but they have a little worm in them. That's what makes them move around.
2007-08-13 10:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by CarolSandyToes1 6 · 22⤊ 12⤋
There's a jumping insect inside the bean.
2007-08-13 10:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 24⤊ 13⤋
The others are right. This was on a science program. There ARE small little worm insects inside that ARE trying to chew their way out. They ARE alive and make it move around. After a number of days, they die, and no more movement. That's the real answer.
2007-08-13 10:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis B 5 · 22⤊ 13⤋
A type of insect lives inside! Creepy huh? :)
2007-08-13 10:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 19⤊ 15⤋
They have little bugs inside that make them jump.
2007-08-13 10:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by sirenkymm 1 · 14⤊ 14⤋
Live little worms inside the beans
2007-08-13 10:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 37⤊ 16⤋
Years ago a live grub was used but now its just a small ball bearing.
2007-08-13 10:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Kizzy_ 5 · 7⤊ 49⤋
when you put them over a fire
OR through them in the air!
2007-08-13 10:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 62⤋