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Happy Groundhog Day 2011: How Well Do You Know the Bill Murray Movie? [VIDEOS]

By Mary Phillips-SandyFeb 2nd 2011 – 3:17PM

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil did what he does best. Still, as much as we enjoyed seeing the furry fellow at Gobbler's Knob, we're even bigger fans of the Bill Murray film "Groundhog Day." So in honor of Groundhog Day 2011, Surge Desk is testing your knowledge of the movie that's worth watching over and over and over...

Did the Groundhog See His Shadow in 2011? Watch and See [VIDEO]

By Torie BoschFeb 2nd 2011 – 9:47AM

It's the biggest day of the year for the town of Punxsutawney, Pa., where thousands gathered at Gobbler's Knob to watch a humble groundhog try to predict the weather. For 125 years, Punxsutawney has celebrated Groundhog Day in hopes of learning whether spring is near. If Punxsutawney Phil spots his shadow, legend has it,...

Punxsutawney Phil Sees an Early Spring; Twitter Scoffs at the Groundhog Day Prediction

By Torie BoschFeb 2nd 2011 – 9:27AM

For many of us, it's cold and snowy outside. But the end is in sight, sayeth the soothsaying rodents: Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, predicted an early spring when he was roused from his hole this morning. Competitor groundhogs Staten Island Chuck, Canada's Wiarton Willie and Alabama's General...

Groundhog Day 2011: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring

Feb 2nd 2011 – 7:47AM

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- To the relief of the winter-weary, the world's most famous groundhog is predicting an early spring. Punxsutawney Phil emerged around dawn on Groundhog Day on Wednesday to make his 125th annual weather forecast in front of thousands who braved muddy, icy conditions to hear his handlers reveal that...

Background on punxsutawney phil

Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2 (Groundhog Day) of each year, the town of Punxsutawney celebrates the beloved groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food.

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