Octopus astrologer from Germany, Paul, "vote would defeat the Spanish Netherlands' World Cup final, on Sunday, in an event broadcast live by television viewing in all of Europe. Octopus "celebrity" who was two years old, who is "right" has chosen the results from all six matches that passed Germany in the World Cup so far, with a quick pick "Spain will beat Holland." He only took three minutes "to make decisions."
"That was fast - it looks like a clear victory for Spain," said Tanja Munzig, her spokeswoman for Sea Life in Oberhausen. The woman was surprised by the speed spokesman Paul chose Spanish. Create a partial match, Paul takes time until the 70th minute to make a decision. The squid, which is seen by some as being among the most intelligent of all invertebrates, making the choice to take food from two different opaque box which was lowered into the pool. One town has a Dutch flag and another one with the flag of Spain.
People Spain reacts quickly, and networking sports newspaper with largest circulation in the country Marca.com broadcast news with the title, "Paul the octopus makes us become champions." The box was opened first by Paul is seen as a choice. On Friday he was not a waste of time; Paul diving and select the box on the right - which has the flag of Spain. Two German television network intersperse them to broadcast programs directly octopus option "celebrity" was. Television networks in Spain, the Netherlands and other European countries also broadcasts Paul's decision directly.
Friday morning the German people breathe when Paul "chose Germany will beat Uruguay" in the game fight over third place in the World Cup. Many people cheered at various offices throughout Germany after the crowd turned on the television viewers to watch Paul directly.
Paul usually chose only German game. But for the final game, Sea Life make an exception.
Octopus in Oberhausen turned into "global celebrity" because it "accurately select the" winners in all six World Cup matches in Germany - including two kelahanan them by the Serbian and Spanish.
On Friday, Paul first chose the German box but after a few minutes to move into the Uruguay box. Then after about 15 minutes, he returned to Germany box, quickly opened the lid and takes a piece of qualities in them.
German people, who do not usually believe in the paranormal, has believed in the possibility of "supernatural abilities" Paul. The country is shocked and disappointed when Paul chose Spain will beat Germany after selecting a German victory over Argentina, England, Ghana and Australia.
Options Paul has become headline news across Germany and around the world.
But after Paul chose Spain will beat Germany in the semifinals, some residents of Germany called for the "eight-legged forecaster was" roasted. Newspapers and news networks are filled with advice on how to cook and eat the squid.
Officials at the Sea Life in Oberhausen have installed additional security to protect their octopus.
"Paul was in safe hands with us," said Munzig.
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, as quoted by Spanish media, even said he was concerned about the safety of Paul.
"I am concerned with the squid ... I'm thinking about going to send a team of protectors for him," said Zapatero.
Minister of Fisheries and the Environment Spain Elena Espinosa also said, "On Monday, I will be on the Council of Ministers of Europe and I will ask for the ban (DAP) on Paul, the octopus, so the German people did not take him ."(*)
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"That was fast - it looks like a clear victory for Spain," said Tanja Munzig, her spokeswoman for Sea Life in Oberhausen. The woman was surprised by the speed spokesman Paul chose Spanish. Create a partial match, Paul takes time until the 70th minute to make a decision. The squid, which is seen by some as being among the most intelligent of all invertebrates, making the choice to take food from two different opaque box which was lowered into the pool. One town has a Dutch flag and another one with the flag of Spain.
People Spain reacts quickly, and networking sports newspaper with largest circulation in the country Marca.com broadcast news with the title, "Paul the octopus makes us become champions." The box was opened first by Paul is seen as a choice. On Friday he was not a waste of time; Paul diving and select the box on the right - which has the flag of Spain. Two German television network intersperse them to broadcast programs directly octopus option "celebrity" was. Television networks in Spain, the Netherlands and other European countries also broadcasts Paul's decision directly.
Friday morning the German people breathe when Paul "chose Germany will beat Uruguay" in the game fight over third place in the World Cup. Many people cheered at various offices throughout Germany after the crowd turned on the television viewers to watch Paul directly.
Paul usually chose only German game. But for the final game, Sea Life make an exception.
Octopus in Oberhausen turned into "global celebrity" because it "accurately select the" winners in all six World Cup matches in Germany - including two kelahanan them by the Serbian and Spanish.
On Friday, Paul first chose the German box but after a few minutes to move into the Uruguay box. Then after about 15 minutes, he returned to Germany box, quickly opened the lid and takes a piece of qualities in them.
German people, who do not usually believe in the paranormal, has believed in the possibility of "supernatural abilities" Paul. The country is shocked and disappointed when Paul chose Spain will beat Germany after selecting a German victory over Argentina, England, Ghana and Australia.
Options Paul has become headline news across Germany and around the world.
But after Paul chose Spain will beat Germany in the semifinals, some residents of Germany called for the "eight-legged forecaster was" roasted. Newspapers and news networks are filled with advice on how to cook and eat the squid.
Officials at the Sea Life in Oberhausen have installed additional security to protect their octopus.
"Paul was in safe hands with us," said Munzig.
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, as quoted by Spanish media, even said he was concerned about the safety of Paul.
"I am concerned with the squid ... I'm thinking about going to send a team of protectors for him," said Zapatero.
Minister of Fisheries and the Environment Spain Elena Espinosa also said, "On Monday, I will be on the Council of Ministers of Europe and I will ask for the ban (DAP) on Paul, the octopus, so the German people did not take him ."(*)
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