The Psychic Octopus of the World Cup

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    We all know that octopuses are intelligent but did you know about Paul? Paul is an octopus in the Oberhausen's Sea Life aquarium in Germany that has been extremely accurate at picking outcomes of Germany's soccer games - Paul has only failed once in 2 years. How does he do it? Nobody can say, but the setup is this: he is given two jars of mussels - one has the German flag on it and the other has the opposing team's flag. Whichever jar he pics determines his prediction. Simple as that. He currently picked Spain over Germany. This has made some Germans very nervous. :)




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    In defense of Paul, the psychic octopus - World Cup 2010 South Africa - Salon.com
     
    Matt Rogers, Jul 7, 2010
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  2. elweshomayor

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    lol.. i do hope spain wins!.
    GO spain!.
    thats very cool matt thanks for sharing.!
     
    elweshomayor, Jul 7, 2010
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  3. hasek1639

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    AND IT WAS RIGHT..... lol just wow
     
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  4. elweshomayor

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    Go OCTOPUS!;D
     
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  5. reefmonkey

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    And he picks another winner! 1-0 Spain over Germany.
     
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  6. suckafish

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    I hope he is a SHARKS FAN!!!
     
    suckafish, Jul 7, 2010
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