What are Mermaids?

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Mermaids are make believe creature that are said to be half fish and half human woman. A merman is said to be half fish and half human man.

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Mermaids are mythological half human, half aquatic creatures.

According to the National Ocean Service, no evidence for aquatic humanoids has ever been found.

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Mermaids are mythical half human have fish creatures that live in the seas. Some myths of mermaids have them luring men to their death while others have them helping sailors who are stranded. A male mermaid is called a merman. For more information see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid

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What is a Mermaid?

A mermaid is a mythical creature, with a woman's torso and head, and a fish tail. The first stories of mermaids came from Assyria, in 1000 B.C.

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What are Mermaids?

Mermaids are make believe creature that are said to be half fish and half human woman. A merman is said to be half fish and half human man.

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Where do Mermaids Live?

Mermaids are fictional characters that live under the sea. If you have not seen a mermaid than you should know they have fins instead of legs so they are not able to come out of the

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How to Become a Mermaid?

You cannot become a mermaid. Mermaids do not exist, but you can pretend. Purchase a mermaid costume, let your hair down and start fantasizing.

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