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Cephalopods Gone Wild: Crafty Octopus Causes Flood in Santa Monica

Where: 1600 Ocean Front Walk [map], Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
February 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM | by | Comment (1)

Prepare to welcome your new octopus overlords. Workers at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium are mopping up after a curious female California two-spotted octopus loosened a valve in its tank on Thursday, releasing at least 200 gallons (757 liters) of seawater onto the brand new floor. National Geographic reports that such behavior is typical among octopuses, due to their unique combination of strength, dexterity, curiosity, and intelligence. In other words, be very afraid.

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