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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 long—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 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:47:22 +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"]

Whatever Happened to the Cast of 'Groundhog Day'?

Nick Nadel — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:58:04 +0000

When it was released in 1993, 'Groundhog Day' was only a modest success at the box office. But thanks to a hilarious lead performance from Bill Murray, an original script cowritten and directed by Harold Ramis and a cast that includes familiar faces like Chris Elliott and Andie MacDowell, it has gone on to become a comedy classic.

Of course, we all know what Bill Murray has been up to lately. (Answer: whatever he darn well pleases.) But what about the actors who played Rita, Ned and all the other memorable characters? And did you know that an Oscar-nominated actor got his start in the film? Take a look at what the cast of 'Groundhog Day' is up to now.

7 Animals Besides Groundhogs That Can Predict the Future [PHOTOS]

Vetstreet Editors — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:20:10 +0000

Throughout history, people have believed that animals can make predictions about human fate. The results are often disappointing, but that hasn't stopped us from turning to them time and time again.

And why not? Animals can do many things that we can't — like fly and live underwater. So why not assume they can see into the future too? Read the rest of Linda Lombardi's story from Vetstreet after the jump.

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.