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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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