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
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