I wrote this about a year ago, and will write a longer lore post for Subscribestar/Patreon, look forward to a full article in the next Europe & Diaspora on the Groundhog and this wonderful American Holiday.-TAO
Punxsutawney Punch https://brenhaas.com/punxsutawney-punch-recipe-groundhog-day/
Phil's prediction, the wise prophet groundhog-TAO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-2uSakNxrk
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Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts how long winter will last
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Sea cats
Cats were once held in high regard aboard ships from all nations throughout history. Wooden ships, and metal ones for that matter, are perfect for furry stowaways such as rodents, to take up residence.
Felines were brought aboard to combat rats that would get into a ships galley and fight the potential spread of disease and theft of food.
In recent times, with constant inspections and technology such as refrigeration and better sealed containers, rats are less common than days past.
They were seaworthy companions and some even became quite famous.
One such cat was known as Unsinkable Sam, and is honored in a portrait in the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. He is named Oskar in the portrait.
Cats were once held in high regard aboard ships from all nations throughout history. Wooden ships, and metal ones for that matter, are perfect for furry stowaways such as rodents, to take up residence.
Felines were brought aboard to combat rats that would get into a ships galley and fight the potential spread of disease and theft of food.
In recent times, with constant inspections and technology such as refrigeration and better sealed containers, rats are less common than days past.
They were seaworthy companions and some even became quite famous.
One such cat was known as Unsinkable Sam, and is honored in a portrait in the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. He is named Oskar in the portrait.