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The History and Mythology of Mermaids
TLDR Mermaids have a long history in mythology, often rooted in misogyny, and have been mentioned in various texts and books throughout history. They are typically described as beautiful women with fish tails and are often seen as omens or causes of harm to sailors and coastal dwellers.
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Mermaids: Not a Real Thing - Chuck and Josh discuss the movie "Splash" and the potential awkwardness of being in a relationship with a musician.
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The hosts discuss the lack of enjoyment and interaction between band members during a police reunion concert and the strained relationship between Joey and DeeDee Ramone.
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Mermaids have a long history in mythology, often rooted in misogyny, and have been mentioned in various texts and books throughout history, including the Talmud and Pliny the Elder's natural history.
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Mermaids are often seen as omens or causes of harm to sailors and coastal dwellers, and they are typically described as beautiful women with fish tails.
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Mermaids are often portrayed as beautiful and alluring creatures, but they also have a dark side and can be vengeful and murderous if crossed.
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Eyewitness accounts of mermaids have been reported throughout history, including by explorers like Columbus and John Smith, but it is believed that these sightings were actually of manatees.
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The belief in mermaids during the age of exploration was likely due to mistaken identity and highly suggestible individuals.
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The article written by Carl Bantz in 1990 provides a tongue-in-cheek but detailed account of the extinct species of mermaids, including their biology, behavior, and their eventual extinction due to the ecological imbalance caused by human fishing and the increase in jellyfish populations.
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Mermaids died out from jellyfish stings because their upper skin provided no protection, and the Animal Planet mockumentary about mermaids caused controversy and confusion among viewers.
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Being a mermaid is an actual job that requires swimming skills, breath-holding abilities, and the ability to swim with a heavy and awkward tail, and professional mermaids often use their status to advocate for environmental causes.
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