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/ 17 January 2011
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.
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/ 29 October 2010
No sooner had death’s tentacles slackened their grip on Paul’s squidgy body, when the first conspiracy theory emerged.
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.
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, the oracle of the Soccer World Cup in SA, has become an official ambassador for England’s bid to host the tournament in 2018.
"Psychic" octopus Paul predicted Spain’s victory over Germany which saw the Iberians through to the Soccer World Cup final.