Monday, February 2nd was Groundhog Day. On my way in to work today, I read this article from the Express and basically simplified the significance of the day noted.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means that winter will continue for six more weeks. Groundhogs are "the world's most famous weather prognosticator. Since 1887, Phil has seen his shadow 97 times and hasn't seen it 15 times and there are no records for the nine other years, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club." If you must ask, Punxsutawney is in Pennsylvania. And if you are scratching your head about the last factual statement, you are not alone.
How long do groundhogs live? According to Wikipedia, Groundhogs usually live from two to three years, but can live up to six years in the wild. In captivity, groundhogs can exceed this limit; by example, the 22-year-old Wiarton Willie may indicate the maximum lifespan.
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