Photo Gallery Paul Picks Spain
Paul the octopus has gained an international cult following after correctly predicting each of Germany's five World Cup matches. On Tuesday, the cephalopod signaled the end of the Mannschaft's run to the championship, picking Spain after 10 stressful minutes.
On Tuesday morning, Paul, the oracle octopus at the Sea Life aquarium in the German city of Oberhausen, predicted a Spain victory over Germany in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
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Paul has cultivated a following after correctly predicting each of Germany's World Cup matches. Here, a Germany fan shows her support for Paul at the team's quarterfinal win against Argentina on Sunday.
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Paul's Tuesday decision attracted 20 international camera crews.
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Paul was initially split between the two sides.
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After some wavering, Paul snapped up the mussel for Spain.
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Germany fans can also take heart that Paul's only incorrect prediction was tipping a Germany win over Spain in the 2008 European Championship final.
Foto: PATRIK STOLLARZ/ AFP
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