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Monday, February 2, 2009
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Groundhog Predicts More Winter

Uh-oh! The groundhog saw its shadow this morning, which means six more weeks of winter are on the way. Tradition says that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on February 2, winter will last another six weeks. However, if Phil does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.

Learn more about groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, on National Geographic.
 

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