Groundhog Predicts Weather on Groundhog Day

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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this past Monday. Thousands of people watched him predict more winter.

The tradition comes from old European farm life. Many other towns also have their own groundhogs.

People long watched animals to predict the weather. German settlers used the groundhog for this day.

A popular 1993 movie made the event famous. More people came, so alcohol is now banned there.

Phil's weather predictions are not always correct. This fun day is not meant to be serious.

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What did Punxsutawney Phil see?

He saw his shadow.

Why do people watch groundhogs?

To predict the weather.

Is Phil's weather prediction always correct?

No, it is not always correct.

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