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Mermaids aren't real – but they've fascinated people around the world for ages

  • Written by Peter Goggin, Associate Professor of English, Arizona State University
Mermaids aren't real – but they've fascinated people around the world for agesSuperstition or wishful thinking could trick you into thinking you saw one of these mythical creatures.AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz AlvarezMermaids aren't real – but they've fascinated people around the world for ages

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