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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...

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 Quick End to Winter

By Ben MuessigFeb 2nd 2011 – 12:00AM
Jeff Swensen, Getty Images

Jeff Swensen, Getty Images

Bummed out by this winter's weather? Well, the worst of it will be over soon -- at least according to a rodent in Pennsylvania. It's the one day of the year when we ignore Doppler radar, mute the weather guy and put our trust in a marmot instead of the weather widgets on our computer screens. Today is Groundhog Day, a...

Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Predictions [PHOTOS]

Feb 1st 2011 – 1:40PM

Every year on the morning of Feb. 2, winter-weary humans turn for hope to a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pa. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he's pulled from his burrow at daybreak, it means six more weeks of winter. At least, that's what Groundhog Day folklore says. But, really, how accurate is the furry...

Background on punxsutawney

Punxsutawney () (Lenape: Punkwsutènay ) is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States, northeast of Pittsburgh.

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