Japanese Mermaid

After nearly 300 years, scientists have finally solve the mystery of a “mummified mermaid” found in the Pacific Ocean off the Japanese island of Shikoku between 1736 and 1741 and kept in a temple in the Japanese city of Asakuchi for about 40 years. Measuring 12 inches, this creature has a grimacing face, pointed teeth …

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