Octopus oracle gets set for final prediction

It's a big day tomorrow for Paul the Octopus.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2010 - 14:51

It's a big day tomorrow for Paul the Octopus.

The creature has become a household name in Germany and further afield after correctly predicting the outcome of their World Cup clashes so far.

The eight-legged oracle is resting today before being asked for his tentacle tip for the final.

Daniel Fey, who looks after Paul at the Sea Life centre in Oberhausen, says he has quite a fan base.

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