An octopus named Paul sits on a box with decorated with a German flag and a a shell inside on June 29, 2010 at the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, western Germany. Paul's task is to decide in favour of one of the shells hidden in boxes with the flags of Germany and Argentina (L) and to act thus as oracle for the upcoming quarterfinal match of the FIFA Football World Cup between the two countries on July 3, 2010 in Capetown, South Africa. Paul, who had predicted well the result of four matches earlier in the tournament, this time decided for Germany. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ