Misc: In 1883 The '---------- ' begins its first run, linking Turkey to Europe by rail. ?

Questions

February 2nd is known as Ground Hog Day. What was the day originally known as in parts of Europe?

What does bonhomme de neige mean in French?

What is the name of the manipulator arm astronauts use to complete many tasks outside the space shuttle?

Banff, Alberta is famous Arnold the world for what?

After a weekend of tunneling into a Dublin Bank, would-be thieves end up in a women’s washroom. What were this gang of robbers known as?