Paul the Octopus gets a memorial in Germany
January 21st, 2011 - 12:45 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Berlin, Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The most famous octopus that ever lived has got a memorial in Germany.The octopus that popularly became known as “Paul the Octopus” successfully predicted the ... Read more...
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Soccer Psychic “Paul The Octopus” Gets Memorial
January 21st, 2011 - 12:36 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Paul the Octopus was once celebrated all over the world as the unlikely hero of the World Cup. The six and a half foot octopus made ... Read more...
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Germany to honour Paul the Octopus with shrine
January 18th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): Paul the Octopus, who amazed people with his predictions during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is to be honoured with a "Paul Corner" at his former house ... Read more...
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Yushin Okami Beats Nate Marquardt In UFC 122
November 14th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oberhausen, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Yushin Okami Vs Nate Marquardt was a great reason for the Japanese fighter's fans to celebrate, as he emerged victorious in yesterday's match of ... Read more...
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Paul the Octopus’ successor makes his hugely anticipated debut
November 7th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Berlin, Nov 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The whole world was help captivated by the predicting prowess of Paul the Octopus during the recently ended FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa. ... Read more...
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WC psychic Paul the Octopus is dead - or is it all a cover-up?
October 27th, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 27 (ANI): Paul the Octopus, who made it big during the World Cup this year, is dead but many believe that he has been for a long time.Not everyone, it ... Read more...
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World Cup oracle Paul the Octups dies
October 26th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by BNO News
BERLIN, GERMANY (BNO NEWS) – Paul the Octopus, who gained international fame after correctly predicting the results of the 2010 World Cup, died on early Tuesday, Aquarium Oberhausen said. He was 2.5 ... Read more...
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German musician performs in 8 countries in 24hrs to enter record books
September 28th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 28 (ANI): A 34-year-old German musician gave concerts in eight countries this weekend within 24 hours in an attempt to break a world record.Vicente Patiz started from northwestern German city ... Read more...
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Paul the octopus joins England World Cup bid
August 21st, 2010 - 3:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Paul the psychic octopus, who became a sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of eight World Cup matches, has become an official ambassador for England's bid ... Read more...
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Iranian President Mahoud Ahmadinejad blasts ‘Paul the octopus’
July 29th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tehran, July 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Controversial Iranian president Mahoud Ahmadinejad has slammed the famed octopus - Paul.
Ahmedinejad who was speaking at a youth festival in the Iranian capital said ... Read more...
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Kazakh bookmakers furious with Octopus Paul for their low profits
July 20th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 20 (ANI): Bookmakers in Kazakhstan are furious with Paul the Octopus, who may have achieved a legendary status in Spain, for their low World Cup profits.The Kazakhstan Association of ... Read more...
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Russian betting firm wants to hire “Paul the Octopus” for 5K dollars
July 19th, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Moscow, July 19 (ANI): A Russian betting firm has said they would like to pay "Paul the Octopus" a good salary to be their bookmaker.Soviet Sport newspaper reported that Bet League company ... Read more...
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Paul the psychic octopus ‘could transfer to Spain’ after bidding war
July 16th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 16 (ANI): Paul the psychic octopus may be heading for Spain after having correctly predicted the result of the 2010 World Cup final.Madrid Zoo announced a transfer bid for the ... Read more...
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Paul, the octopus, to become iPhone application
July 15th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 15 (DPA) During the recent World Cup finals in South Africa Paul the Octopus was one of the most unlikeliest of stars.
Originally used only to predict the German ... Read more...
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‘Psychic’ octopus predicts Germany to win against England
June 26th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 26 (ANI): A Psychic octopus, which has so far predicted all the German wins and defeats in this World Cup, has picked Germany as the winner against England in Sunday's ... Read more...
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‘Psychic’ octopus to pick winner of England-Germany encounter!
June 25th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 25 (ANI): England fans will not be waiting till Sunday to know the result of their team's encounter against Germany in the World Cup, but will find out the winner ... Read more...
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German police arrest six Tamil separatists
March 5th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Karlsruhe (Germany), March 5 (DPA) German police have arrested six leading Tamil separatists, the federal prosecution agency said Friday.
The men - three German and three Sri Lankan nationals - are suspected of ... Read more...
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