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Unmasking the mysterious merman - Horniman Museum and Gardens

Unmasking the mysterious merman - Horniman Museum and Gardens

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Mystery of 300-year-old mummified 'mermaid' with creepy 'human face' finally solved after baffling scientists for years

300-year-old mummified mermaid mystery stuns scientists

Mystery of 300-year-old mummified 'mermaid' with creepy 'human face' finally solved after baffling scientists for years

The Mystery behind the Mermaid Mummy in Japan Has Been Deciphered