Paul, the octopus who accurately predicted the results for the 2010 world cup died this Tuesday, Oct. 26. His tentacles were on the hearts and minds of many during the summer games and he subsequently rose to global stardom. After the games, he retreated from the prediction business and went back to the aquarium. He died at 2 1/2 years of age in an aquarium in western Germany.

To read more about his all-knowing skills and his short but fulfilling life follow this link:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130829015