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Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law
The official first day of spring may have been earlier this week, but one prosecutor in Ohio thinks that winter has gone on far too long—and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent.
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
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8 Groundhog Day Memes From Punxsutawney Phil
Everyone's favorite day involving a rodent is FINALLY HERE. But what will his prediction hold? More winter? More spring? We're waiting with baited breath!
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but the legend of the groundhog’s prognosticating prowess was first established a year later. A group of devoted followers went to Gobbler’s Knob to spread word that the little rodent had special powers to determine the length of the winter.
If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in without spotting its shadow, we should rejoice: Winter would be ending soon. However, if the sun that morning allows the groundhog to see its shadow the winter weather will go on for an additional six weeks.
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How Do You Celebrate Groundhog Day? [Video]
Groundhog Day has always angered me. Thoughts of an early Spring only to wake up and discover Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, therefore six more weeks of winter. Who came up with this? I just think the whole deal every year is weird. Big boost to the economy of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.