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On January 9, 1493, Columbus saw three “mermaids” near the Dominican Republic. He said, “They are not as beautiful as they are painted, for their faces had some masculine traits.” These were actually manatees, big sea animals with whiskers. Sailors often thought manatees were mermaids because they look a little like people from far away. 🐋🌊 [Read more] @googlefactss #History#Animals#Mermaids#Manatees