World Cup Death Threats for Paul the Oracle Octopus

Juan Cole 07/09/2010

RT reports on death threats received by Paul the Oracle Octopus from German soccer fans because he correctly predicted Spain’s victory in the most recent World Cup match between the two countries. Paul has an unbroken winning streak in his predictions.

About the Author

Juan Cole is the founder and chief editor of Informed Comment and Richard P. Mitchell Professor of History at the University of Michigan. He is author of, among many other books, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires. Follow him at @jricole.