Punxsutawney and Maxatawny

Language Log 2025-01-31

Summary:

It's unlikely that I ever would have written a post on the strange-sounding name "Punxsutawney" because it is so well-known worldwide for groundhog Phil who lives there and can predict whether winter weather will persist after he wakes up from his hibernation, although it is nestled in the wooded hills about 85 miles northeast of […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

01/31/2025, 11:44

Date published:

01/31/2025, 11:23