Hello IRRC staff,
Yesterday was Groundhog’s Day, and according to Punxsutawney Phil, we are in for six more weeks of winter. However, there is controversy in the world of rodent weather forecasting. A second groundhog meteorologist has entered the scene: one Charles G. Hogg, informally known as Staten Island Chuck. The Staten Island groundhog did not see his shadow yesterday, suggesting to some that spring may be on its way. But to true Punxsutawney fans, this Staten Island spoof is nothing but a cheap knock off. "The groundhog is above science, and we expect impostors to try to get in the act," says Harry 'Butch' Philliber, a self-proclaimed Groundhog’s Day expert. "There's only one Punxsutawney Phil and he's the only true prognosticator of the weather." Staten Island fans fight back, claiming that their beloved weatherhog has an accuracy rate of 80%, much higher than Phil’s measly 39%.
We have three updates for today:
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