Paul the Octopus: The Greatest Underwater Psychic Ever?

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Call now for your underwater psychic reading.

Whether it’s his affinity for the red and yellow, or just plain genius, sports bettors have found their underwater messiah for future big-ticket games.

With Spain’s 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday, Paul the octopus showed his ability to perform in the clutch, correctly predicting the World Cup victor.

As for the third-place call? Paul went with Germany — another correct pick — partially to avoid being paella by the end of the tournament.