Every February 2, the world turns its eyes to a furry little forecaster with a penchant for popping out of holes: the groundhog. Legend has it that if this pint-sized predictor sees its shadow, winter drags on for six more weeks. No shadow? Spring is just around the corner. It"s a quirky tradition that turns a small rodent into a celebrity meteorologist.
Groundhog Day
Today in History
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Point Reyes National Seashore in California
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A wonderland in winter
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Illuminating Annecy
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Talk like a pirate—or walk the plank
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Explorer of the sea
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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International Zebra Day
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Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Don’t get lost in there
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Belgium celebrates its independence
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Cherry blossoms spring to life
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The Cordillera de la Sal in the Cordillera Domeyko Range of Chile
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Boxing Day in East Yorkshire, England
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Dallas Latino Cultural Center for Hispanic Heritage
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Cloudy with a chance of enlightenment
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Blackbird in Essex, England
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Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
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World Population Day
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The Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
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World Turtle Day
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Frog Month
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A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named
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Christmas Eve
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The old guard at Old San Juan
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Petroglyphs near Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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La Brecha de Rolando (Rolands Breach), Spain
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Totally Thames Festival, London
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