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Groundhog Day, which is on Feb. 2, has been celebrating America’s favorite animal prognosticator for more than 130 years.

Every Feb. 2, America turns to the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for a sliver of hope that cold winter will end sooner rather than later.Every Feb. 2, America turns to the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for a sliver of hope that the cold winter will end sooner rather than later.

A groundhog, named Punxsutawney Phil, is roused from a stump on Gobbler’s Knob each year. Legend has it that if the large rodent sees his shadow, then there are six more weeks of winter ahead. If not, spring will arrive early.

 

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