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Paul the octopus predicted eight World Cup matches correctly. πŸ™
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Animal OdditiesSep 06, 2026

Paul the octopus predicted eight World Cup matches correctly. πŸ™

Paul the octopus predicted eight World Cup matches correctly. πŸ™ . . . At Sea Life Centre Oberhausen in 2010, keepers repeatedly offered Paul 2 food boxes marked with competing nations' flags. He chose the winner of all 7 German matches, then picked Spain for the final. An animal with no knowledge of football completed an 8-for-8 streak while millions watched.

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BBC News, 2010, 'World Cup 2010: Paul the octopus predicts Spain win'

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