Apparently, an astonishing number of Americans will believe anything they see on TV. They believe in unicorns. they believe that humans and dinosaurs existed at the same time. They believe that Animal Planet's mockumentary on mermaids was real information. It's just too sad for words. read more
Some people want to be removed from reality so they believe in things that aren't real. Mermaids, faerie's, vampires and aliens are just some of the things that people displace reality with. These people need help. read more
Mermaids Are Real. Most people believe that mermaids are not real because they have never seen one. The same goes with giant squids but recently a giant squid was discovered and even filmed! There have been solid reports of people seeing mermaids. They are exaggerated to be beautiful looking females with a lower fin body. read more
Throughout history, various explorers have reported sightings of mermaids, the most famous of which was Christopher Columbus. Columbus claimed to have spotted mermaids near Haiti in 1493, which he described as being "not as pretty as they are depicted, for somehow in the face they look like men," according to the American Museum of Natural History. read more