Trivia Today - Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Groundhog Day was on February 2, and I am not happy that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow.

According to an article from The Weather Channel, the tradition of Groundhog Day is rooted in a German superstition that says if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2, the Christian holiday of Candlemas, winter will last six more weeks. I have had enough of the snow and cold!

But, I guess if I never experienced all of this bad weather, I wouldn't appreciate the nice weather so much! Or, maybe I would and I just need to move somewhere warm...

Enjoy!
Melissa

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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal
underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter
is so strong in me."

HINT: (1906-2001), American author and aviator whose books
and articles spanned the genres of poetry to non-fiction.

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RANDOM TIDBITS

The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally
weighs from 12 to 15 pounds. Punxsutawney Phil weighs
about 20 pounds and is 22 inches long.

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A groundhog's diet consists of lots of greens, fruits,
and vegetables and very little water. Most of their
liquids come from dewy leaves.

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A groundhog can whistle when it is alarmed. Groundhogs
also whistle in the spring when they begin courting.

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A groundhog's life span is normally six to eight years.
Phil receives a drink of a magical punch every summer
during the Annual Groundhog Picnic, which gives him seven
more years of life.

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In 2001, Phil's prediction was shown live on the JumboTron
at Times Square in New York City. Pennsylvania Governor Ed
Rendell attended the ceremonies, making him the first
sitting governor ever to do so.

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Early observances of Phil's predictions were conducted
privately in the wooded areas that neighbor the town.
Today's celebration sees tens of thousands of visitors
from all over the world.

(www.groundhog.org)

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WHO SAID IT?

QUOTE: "Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal
underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter
is so strong in me."

ANSWER: Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

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