045 - Expression: To Put Someone On A Pedestal / Groundhog's Day
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Groundhog's Day
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition in the US and Canada on February 2nd every year. When a Groundhog emerges from its den, it informs the public whether spring will come early or whether there will be a long winter. So he is sort of a weather forecaster. He predicts how the weather will be in the near future. The Groundhog's forecast really depends on whether it sees its shadow. If it's sunny outside, the forecast is that winter will stick around for another six weeks. If it doesn't see its shadow,Spring will come early. Even though many people are aware that the Groundhog is a bad predictor of the weather, according to Stormfax data, they
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