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[Encounters] How did sailors imagine seeing mermaids? Ghostly image from NOAA offers explanation

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From Charlotte Observer:

NOAA identified the transparent shape as a giant squid. ... a long time for scientific evidence to replace the myths about giant squid,” the museum says.

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