Ep. 138 Groundhog Day History & Scandals

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?   Twitter and Instagram - @biarpodcast Facebook - Bug in a Rug Email us your ideas at biarpodcast@gmail.com   Sources: Groundhog Day - Wikipedia Groundhog Day: History and Facts - HISTORY Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only famous groundhog: At least 6 other states have their own weather prognosticators | AccuWeather Don't like Phil's forecast? Check out these rodents instead | Chattanooga Times Free Press Imbolc: Blessings, Rituals & Meaning - HISTORY - HISTORY Brigid Goddess of the Celts: The Complete Guide (2022) (mythologysource.com) Candlemas - Wikipedia Origins of Groundhog Day and Candlemas | Merriam-Webster Groundhog Day: Ancient Origins of a Modern Celebration | Folklife Today (loc.gov) History of Groundhog Day more complex than you may think (thehill.com) Are Badgers Dangerous? Do Badgers Attack Humans? (wildexplained.com) Jimmy the Groundhog Bites Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Mayor's Ear (nbcnews.com) Groundhog Bites Wisconsin Mayor at Ceremony - YouTube Mired in shadow: A history of Groundhog Day coverups and conspiracies | The Star Wiarton Willie - Wikipedia Sad news on Groundhog Day - Wiarton Willie is dead | CBC News Canadian Groundhog Fred la Marmotte Found Dead Before Groundhog Day (people.com) Facts about groundhogs | Live Science