“In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil ascended from a tree stump and placed his bet on six more weeks of winter. In New York, Charles G. Hogg — aka Staten Island Chuck — emerged from his burrow to see his shadow and an early spring.” Perhaps this was inevitable in a divided America: These 2 groundhogs have conflicting weather predictions. For those hoping New Jersey’s famous groundhog would break the tie, I’m sad to report that Milltown Mel died just days before the the big event. From seeing or not seeing your shadow to scurrying through the valley of the shadow of death… It’s the one forecast that never fails.

+ There are benefits afforded to members of the military. If people believe you’re the member of the military. ‘Space Force? Is that Real?’ Guardians Still Struggling with an Unconvinced Public.