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odd-news1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis Celebrate Arrival of Two Baby Groundhogs"

Punxsutawney Phil and his partner Phyllis have welcomed two surprise baby groundhogs, marking the first time in over a century that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has had baby groundhogs. The babies are currently with their parents at a zoo in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and their names are yet to be decided. Phil, known for his weather predictions, recently forecast an early spring, despite his predictions being accurate only 30% of the time over the past decade.

via The Guardian US|
#babies#groundhog#odd-news
odd-news1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis Celebrate Arrival of 2 New Groundhog Babies"

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog known for predicting the arrival of spring, and his wife Phyllis have become parents to two baby groundhogs. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club announced the news, and plans to move the growing family to a larger home on the library’s grounds. Phil, who did not see his shadow this year, is said to be immortal due to imbibing "The Elixir Of Life," and his offspring will not inherit his predictive duties as there will always be only one Phil.

via The Associated Press|
#babies#groundhog-day#odd-news
odd-news1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis Celebrate Arrival of Two Baby Groundhogs"

Punxsutawney Phil, the world-renowned groundhog known for weather prognostication, has become a first-time father after 138 years, welcoming two baby groundhogs with Phyllis. The babies are currently being cared for in their burrow at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library and can be viewed through a viewing window. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has shared a video of the healthy woodchuck babies, and Phil's longevity is attributed to a "elixir of life" he drinks every summer, magically giving him seven more years of life.

via NBC News|
#babies#groundhog-club#odd-news
culture1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil: Beyond Groundhog Day Predictions"

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, spends the rest of the year in a manmade burrow with his wife, Phyllis, and makes appearances at events and schools. He is said to have been the only Punxsutawney Phil since 1886 and supposedly gains longevity from an "elixir of life" that he drinks every summer. Phil does not hibernate due to living in a climate-controlled environment and is cared for daily. The legend of Punxsutawney Phil is associated with the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas Day and has its roots in Germany, where the tradition of using an animal to predict the weather began.

via ABC4.com|
#culture#groundhog-day#legend
culture1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Winter Forecast Revealed"

Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump in Gobbler’s Knob and predicted an early spring, marking his 138th appearance. Thousands gathered to witness the weather forecast, providing a significant economic boost to the small town. According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, but this year, no shadow means an early spring.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#culture#early-spring#groundhog-day
weather-forecasting1 year ago

"Predicting Spring: Groundhog's Forecast vs. Science and Tradition"

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring, with the Old Farmer's Almanac also forecasting a warmer-than-average spring on the East Coast but a chillier one in some regions. In contrast, the Farmers' Almanac anticipates a "Polar Coaster Spring" with cold temperatures and possible late snow. Both almanacs claim high accuracy rates, but a 2010 study found the Old Farmer's Almanac to be correct only about 50% of the time.

via The Providence Journal|
#accuracy#farmers-almanac#old-farmers-almanac
culture1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Prediction: Early Spring or Cool Stretch?"

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, signaling an early spring according to folklore. The event, rooted in German immigrant tradition, draws thousands of visitors to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and has been celebrated since 1886. Despite Phil's spotty weather prediction record, the tongue-in-cheek event remains popular, with this year's forecast contrasting with California's impending storms and promising mild, sunny weather for the Pittsburgh area.

via Reuters|
#culture#early-spring#folklore
culture1 year ago

Groundhog Day 2024: Predictions from Punxsutawney Phil and Ms. G

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, predicted an early spring at the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsylvania, as he did not see his shadow. The event, which draws thousands of spectators, featured traditional rituals and live performances. Despite a federal agency estimating Phil's accuracy at about 40%, the majority of other weather-predicting groundhogs across the U.S. and Canada also forecasted an early spring. The tradition, rooted in European farm life, has sparked interest and celebrations in various states and provinces, with Punxsutawney Phil's fame further popularized by the 1993 film "Groundhog Day."

via The Associated Press|
#culture#festivities#groundhog-day
culture1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Prediction: Early Spring or Extended Winter?"

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring after not seeing his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, with other groundhogs making similar forecasts. The annual celebration, rooted in a German legend, drew crowds and featured quirky rituals, including Phil being prompted to make his weather prediction by choosing a scroll. In New York City, Staten Island Chuck also predicted an early spring, boasting a high accuracy rate, while in Woodstock, Illinois, Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow, according to longtime Chicago television news meteorologist Tom Skilling.

via NBC News|
#culture#early-spring#groundhog-day
weather1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Prediction: No Shadow Spotted on Groundhog Day"

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2024, predicting an early spring. The tradition, which dates back 137 years, drew crowds to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Phil emerged before 7:30 a.m. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, responsible for the ceremony, maintains Phil's Cameo page and organizes the event, which is a major tourism draw for the town. While Phil's predictions have been accurate around 40% of the time, meteorologists suggest an early spring due to the El Nino pattern this year. Groundhog Day marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, with roots in European agricultural and religious traditions.

via CBS Philly|
#groundhog-day#pennsylvania#punxsutawney-phil
culture1 year ago

"Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil's Weather Prediction and Early Spring Forecast"

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, predicting an early spring according to tradition. The celebration, which included special guests and began on Feb. 1, continues through Feb. 3. While the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club asserts that Phil's predictions are never wrong, they caution that their interpretations of his predictions can sometimes be inaccurate.

via PennLive|
#culture#early-spring#groundhog-day
weather1 year ago

"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Winter Forecast Revealed"

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for 2024, marking the 21st time since records were kept. While his accuracy is questionable, the tradition of Groundhog Day, originating from Candlemas, continues to draw crowds to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Phil makes his annual forecast. Other groundhogs across the U.S. also made their predictions, but Phil remains the most famous.

via USA TODAY|
#groundhog-day#punxsutawney-phil#spring
weather-and-tradition1 year ago

"2024 Groundhog Predictions: Early Spring or Extended Winter?"

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, indicating an early spring. Despite his accuracy being around 40% over the past century, loyal fans still gather annually at Gobbler’s Knob for his prediction. The tradition dates back to 1887 and has its origins in European folklore. Other animals, such as a hedgehog in Oregon and an armadillo in Texas, also made weather predictions this year.

via New York Post |
#early-spring#groundhog-day#punxsutawney-phil