The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil’s weather forecast — six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? — as gospel, meteorology be damned.Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil’s weather forecast — six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? — as gospel, meteorology be damned.