July 15, 2010 David Knuffke

<p>Michelle Childerley, who describes herself as an animal communications expert, told CNN that all animals — as well as humans — possess a psychic ability, with telepathy the main way of communicating among many species. She says dogs can often sense what an owner wants before they vocalize it.</p> <p>As for as Paul’s ability to predict a football result, Childerley claims the octopus is perfectly aware of what he is being asked. “He’s picking up on what everyone around him is thinking,” she said. “He knows there are two boxes which represent two sides, so he’s basically tuned in to the more positive team at the moment he makes his choice.”</p>

<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/07/08/germany.octopus.explainer/index.html?fbid=28EgrqTqdWm" target="_blank">Actual Bullshit from CNN.com</a>