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Punxsutawney Phil Proclaims Six More Weeks of Winter

Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog “Punxsutawney Phil,” made his appearance this past Wednesday at sunrise for the 136th time, much to the delight of thousands of fans gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa.   This was the largest gathering ever, according to the Inner Circle of Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.   Tradition has it that if Phil sees his shadow, we’re in store for six more weeks of winter, and sure enough - Phil saw his shadow. Interesting!  Gee, wonder what the weather prediction would be - if Phil “bites” his handlers?  Now, some of you may dismiss Phil’s meteorological career as complete nonsense simply because he’s a groundhog, but the way I look at it - Phil’s got over 136 years of experience, and that’s one helluva lot more than any of those wacko weather half-wits you see on local TV.  And, I’m not the only one singing Phil’s praises.  Word has it Joe Rogan has just booked Phil on his podcast, to get Phil’s take on the COVID pand...