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  • What's the Origin of Groundhog Day?

    Groundhog Day historical marker. Credit: Jimmywayne, Flickr On February 2nd, people all over the nation wait on pins and needles to find out whether or not a magical groundhog sees his shadow. It borderlines on total absurdity and yet ...

  • How Old is Groundhog Day's...

    Phil the immortal groundhog. Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images Since Americans have been watching Punxsutawney Phil deliver his meteorological predictions on Groundhog Day for decades, he's really gotta be getting up there in years. ...

  • Even Psychic Groundhogs are...

    Pre-smart phone Phil. Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images Wanna get all the latest news from Punxsutawney Phil? Unfortunately, you can't follow him on Twitter, but here's the next best thing: This Groundhog's Day, you can stay plugged in to all of ...

  • Groundhog Day 2010

    Phil's original name was Br'er Groundhog. Photo: qmnonic/Flickr Groundhog Day is Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Groundhog Day is one of the oddest events on the annual calendar. Starring one Punxsutawney Phil, the Groundhog Day tradition involves ...