NEWSTALK 860 » fun facts http://ksfa860.com Mon, 20 May 2013 02:14:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day http://ksfa860.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-memorial-day/ http://ksfa860.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-memorial-day/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000 Danny Gallagher http://thefw.com/?p=124158 Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

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If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in without spotting its shadow, we should rejoice: Winter would be ending soon. However, if the sun that morning allows the groundhog to see its shadow the winter weather will go on for an additional six weeks.

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