Ep. 138 Groundhog Day History & Scandals

Bug in a Rug

Feb 22, 2023•53 min

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Some biting, an accidental death, and a funeral isn't enough to stop us from asking groundhogs to predict the weather on Groundhog Day! This tradition has dated back centuries, and those fuzzy Whistle Pigs have worked hard to become the renowned meteorologists they are today. Who knew the history of the celebration could be so scandalous?

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