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Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:50:05 +0000

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 longâ€”and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent. Punxsutawney Phil, the renowned groundhog meteorologist from Pennsylvania, emerged from his burrow in Gobbler’s Knob this past February 2 and declared that there [...]

8 Groundhog Day Memes From Punxsutawney Phil

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:47:22 +0000

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! While we wait anxiously for Phil’s verdict, here’s some Groundhog Day memes to pass the time. [button href="http://929jackfm.com/12-groundhog-day-memes-from-punxsutawney-phil/" title="See More Memes on 92.9 Jack FM"] Source: 8 Groundhog Day Memes From [...]

Groundhog Day 2013 – Weather Man Predicts Apocalypse

KC — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:42:07 +0000

Puxsutawny Phil did not see his shadow this morning, meaning an early Spring. But a weatherman recently predicted not only an early Spring but also a volcano, global super storm, and Godzilla. According to Wikipedia.org The rodents’ forecasts are accurate 75% to 90% of the time. However, a Canadian study for 13 cities in the past [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Groundhog Day

Danny Groner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:03 +0000

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.