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Groundhogs -- Our Next Big Terrorist Threat

What? You weren't planning on that? Oh my. ... This sounds like a problem.

Punxsutawney Phil (please don't make me spell that again), America's favorite February rodent, is the latest in a long line of mammals cowering to the terrorist threat. For the past two weeks, Phil (as he's known to his friends) has received around-the-clock protection from some very lucky Pennsylvania state troopers. As the big day approaches, (Feb. 2 for those of you who are too lazy to look at the calendar) snipers will be on hand, as well as the National Guard. That's right -- uniformed and armed National Guard troops!

I swear I'm only making part of this up! I can't remember when something with the word hog in its name captivated the attention of America since Sega introduced us to Sonic the Hedgehog. (Side note: That game really sucked.)

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