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Punxsutawney Phil is held up by his handler for the crowd to see during the ceremonies for Groundhog day on February 2, 2018.

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The Truth About Groundhogs and Feb. 2

It’s got nothing to do with shadows and everything to do with love.

Mike Jeffries, The Conversation

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