Paul (octopus) won FIFA 2010 World Cup

[Mr_A]

Paul. The Predictor

Procedure
Paul,octopus of the species Octopus vulgaris is presented with two boxes containing food in the form of a mussel, each marked with the flag of a national football team in an upcoming match. He chooses the box with the flag of the winning team.

Records
His predictions have been 100% (8/8) correct for the 2010 World Cup and 86% (12/14) correct overall.(including Euro 2008).

BUT..the story does't end here

Twist
The species Octopus vulgaris is almost color blind.

Conclusion
:dunno:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Octopus#2010_FIFA_World_Cup

 

[The Grasshopper]

FIFA 2010 World Cup: How to Cook Paul the Psychic Octopus

http://news.suite101.com/article.cf...-how-to-cook-paul-the-psychic-octopus-a259559

 

[LukeEl]

Yeah his life will be short lived when some Detroit Red Wings fan tosses him out on the ice!