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Paul The Octopus

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/ 17 January 2011

Ashes of Paul the octopus on show in Germany

Paul the octopus, who shot to fame during the World Cup for his knack of predicting the outcome of games, will get a shrine to mark his death.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 October 2010

Paul’s death ‘distinctly murky’

No sooner had death’s tentacles slackened their grip on Paul’s squidgy body, when the first conspiracy theory emerged.

By Tania Branigan, Kate Connolly, Sam Jones and Staff Reporter
Did Paul the octopus predict his own death?
Article
/ 27 October 2010

Did Paul the octopus predict his own death?

On first hearing the news that Paul the "psychic" octopus has died, it is tempting to remark: well, I bet he didn’t see that coming.

By Staff Reporter
Soccer’s ‘oracle’ octopus dies
Article
/ 26 October 2010

Soccer’s ‘oracle’ octopus dies

Paul the octopus, who shot to fame during this year’s Soccer World Cup for his flawless record in predicting game outcomes, has died.

By Richard Carter
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Article
/ 23 August 2010

Paul the octopus backs England 2018 bid

Paul the octopus, the oracle of the Soccer World Cup in SA, has become an official ambassador for England’s bid to host the tournament in 2018.

By Staff Reporter
Sucker for soccer: Octopus predicts Cup finalist
Article
/ 8 July 2010

Sucker for soccer: Octopus predicts Cup finalist

"Psychic" octopus Paul predicted Spain’s victory over Germany which saw the Iberians through to the Soccer World Cup final.

By Staff Reporter

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