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Groundhog Day arrives amidst warm weather

By Linze Griebenow | February 1, 2012

Groundhog Day can sometimes feel like déjà vu.The historical origins lie in European weather folklore where a small bear or badger emerges from its cave or hole. However, the contemporary American tradition can be traced back to a German-American's...