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Do you know the origins of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil?

Punxsutawney Phil, Ron Ploucha
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KUTZTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The spotlight returns to Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania this week, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce his verdict — six more weeks of winter or an early spring.

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie, "Groundhog Day."

It's part of a tradition rooted in European agricultural life and marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Phil predicts more winter far more often than he predicts an early spring.

Several who have looked at his record have concluded Phil's weather reports are worse than an even-money bet.

101-year-old 'Rosie the Riveter' celebrated with big band, swing dancers

I'm not sure there is a story that's brought a bigger smile to our faces than this one celebrating Ms. Marie's own story is amazing - a true Rosie the Riveter! What was also amazing to see was how an entire community turned out to celebrate her. You've got to check this out!

-Carrie Sharp