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#PunxsutawneyPhil has a 40% accuracy rate of predicting the start of spring in the last decade. Did he match your prediction? Tell Phil in the comments if you want winter to last another six weeks or not. #GroundhogDay bit.ly/GroundhogsAndC

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@AbdullahAkilah

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If he only has a 40% accuracy rate then what do I care what his prediction is, since it'll more than likely be wrong.

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kelly shifflett

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Only 40%… well clearly he doesn’t follow

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at all!) Get with it #Punxsutawney Phil!

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Yes!!! More winter!!! Skiing pass was expensive 😝

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Sounds like the accuracy of most weather predictions…..

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Definitely do NOT want six more weeks. I need spring now. I'm tired of winter.

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Who would want winter to last another 6 weeks? My patience is thin with it lasting another 6 days. Lol. #CLE #ohwx

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jennifer fulford

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Nooooooo more winter ⛱️

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Actually he has been WRONG 5 of the past 6 years. 16% accuracy.

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Not gonna take much stock in a Dirt Beaver