Tuesday, February 2, 2010

DID JUNEAU

Alaska now has its own version of Groundhog Day. Former governor, Sarah Palin, signed a bill last year to make every Feb. 2 Marmot Day in Alaska.

Because groundhogs are not common in Alaska, it makes sense for the marmot to become Alaska's version of Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog famed for his winter weather forecasts. The bill doesn't give marmots any weather forecasting duties, but they hope the state will create educational activities around the animal.

HAPPY MARMOT DAY!

Hey, Palin, I think I can see your house from here!

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