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woodchuck

(Encyclopedia) woodchuck or groundhog, common name of a North American species of marmot, Marmota monax. This large rodent is found in open woods and ravines throughout most of Canada and the NE…

groundhog

(Encyclopedia) groundhog: see woodchuck.

Groundhog Day

The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie, and Pothole Pete   February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this…

Punxsutawney Phil

America's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil becomes a celebrity for a day every February 2nd, otherwise known as Groundhog Day. According to a folklore tradition, if a groundhog emerges from…

Major Holidays

The phenomenon of Valentine's cards predates Hallmark, becoming popular in 19th century England. Here is information about holidays throughout the year, such as New Years, St. Patrick's Day, April…

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis was a comedy screenwriter, director and actor, known best for the movies Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters (1984) and Groundhog Day (1993). Ramis got his professional start in his…

February 2018 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Bill Murray

Ironically insincere and yet somehow soft-hearted, Bill Murray is the best-known star to emerge from the cast of TV's Saturday Night Live. He may be best-known now for his role as a weather…

Holidays

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Holidays What holidays do they celebrate around the world? Where can I find out the history of a holiday? When is Easter this year? Ramadan…

Top 10 Fantasy Movies

The American Film Institute asked more than 1,500 members of the film community to pick the ten best films representing ten American genres: animated, fantasy, gangster, science fiction,…