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chef-wins-world-cup-0714.jpgAn unemployed chef from London managed to win £2,500 ($4,282 USD) after betting just £5 ($8.60 USD) that Germany would beat Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup. The man, who is also an "aspiring DJ," walked away with about $4,274 in profit. So how did he make his pick? He claims he received signs "such as the time on the clock being 17:17." [Daily Mail][Photo]