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Monday, January 9, 2017

Christopher Columbus Misktakes Manatees for Mermaids


On this day in 1493, explorer Christopher Columbus sees three manatees, misaking them for mermaids. He described them as “Not half as beautiful as they are painted." Since he genuinely thought he was seeing mermaids, I'd say he was right!

 

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