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Old 02-02-2016, 01:59 PM
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Regarding the Groundhog Day tradition...

PNQ: What is the definition of "early spring" or "more winter"?

I mean, on a scientific, can't-be-disputed level. I suppose you'd have to choose a representative plant species, plant a seed in a representative location, and see how long it takes to sprout. Before Date X means "early spring" and so forth.
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