Atlanta, Ga. 2/3/2008 2:27:46 AM
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Another 6 Weeks of Winter

Famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Saturday and judging by old German superstition we can brace for another six weeks of winter.

 

With more than 30,000 revelers gathered for the annual festivities that have taken place each Groundhogs Day, Feb. 2, in the small town of Punxsutawney, PA the center of attraction appeared and quickly retreated after seeing is shadow.

 

According to records kept since 1887 by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Phil has seen his shadow 97 times.

 

Despite the prediction the crowd remained upbeat and offered their favorite rodent well wishes with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.”

 

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