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Happy Groundhog Day!

USA Today reports that as of 8:00 am EST, Punxsutawney Phil arose from his burrow and saw his shadow this morning.
Spotting his shadow means we will have six more weeks of winter.

However, he has been wrong before. Check out Phil's track record going all the way back to 1887!
(USA Today - How often is Punxsutawney Phil right?)

Not sure why North America celebrates this unusual holiday?
Check out the history and science behind Groundhog Day: NPR - Groundhog Day 2023