Groundhog Day History
Famous Groundhogs
Groundhog Lore
100

In what U.S. state is the most famous Groundhog Day celebration held?

What is Pennsylvania?

100

What is the name of the famous groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

Who is Punxsutawney Phil?

100

What animal is a groundhog?

What is a rodent

200

What year was the first official Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

What is 1887?

200

Who is Punxsutawney Phil's wife?

Who is Phyllis?

200

According to legend, Punx is how old thanks to the magic potion he drinks each year?

What is 138

300

Before groundhogs, which other animal was sometimes used in early weather predictions based on shadow spotting?

What is a badger?

300

Staten Island Chuck, another famous groundhog, made headlines in 2014 for what incident involving New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio?

What is "being accidentally dropped by the mayor"?

300

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction rate historically?

What is about 39%?