Paul the Octopus

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Paul the Octopus is a two-year-old common octopus with a history of correctly predicting the results of German international football matches, especially in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (AFP/Patrik Stollarz)
9 Jul, 2010

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Paul is offered food in two identical containers, one container marked with the flag of Germany and the other with the flag of Germany's opponent. In each instance, Paul's choice of food is interpreted as his predicted victor. (AFP/Roland Weihrauch)
9 Jul, 2010

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Paul was hatched at the Sea Life Park in Weymouth, England but currently resides at the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany. (AP)
9 Jul, 2010

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The eight-legged oracle had predicted that Spain will sink three-time champion Germany in their World Cup semifinal. Paul wrapped himself around a pole between the two tanks, occasionally extending several of his eight legs toward the German glass before moving his whole body onto the Spanish side. (AP/Volker Hartmann)
9 Jul, 2010

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Paul correctly predicted Germany's wins over Argentina and England, and also foretold the victories over Australia and Ghana and the country's loss to Serbia. (AFP/Patrik Stollarz)
9 Jul, 2010