The video discusses the existence of mermaids, a mythical creature that has been debated for centuries. It showcases various "proofs" of mermaids from around the world, including a 1,400-year-old mummified mermaid in Japan, a mermaid-like creature in a Florida power plant, and a Fiji mermaid display in a Vermont museum. The video also features performances by "mermaids" at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida, the oldest living mermaid, Vicky Smith, and a mermaid festival in Coney Island, New York. While some of these examples may be hoaxes or misidentifications, they contribute to the enduring fascination with the idea of mermaids.
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1. The Tenchu Kyoshi shrine in Fujinomiya, Japan has a mummified fossil believed to be a 1,400-year-old mermaid.
2. The fossil was discovered in Japan and is on display at the shrine.
3. A mermaid-like creature was spotted in Apollo Beach, Florida, near the Big Bend power plant.
4. A picture taken at the Big Bend power plant manatee viewing area appears to show a mermaid amongst the manatees.
5. The National Museum in Grafton, Vermont has a Fiji mermaid display.
6. The Fiji mermaid is a taxidermied specimen with a monkey's upper body and a fish's lower body.
7. The museum claims the Fiji mermaid is over 100 years old.
8. In Jeju sea island, South Korea, there are women known as Haenyeo who are skilled fishermen and divers.
9. The Haenyeo women are often referred to as "mermaids" due to their diving abilities and fishing skills.
10. Weeki Wachee, Florida is home to live mermaid performances at the Weeki Wachee Springs.
11. The performances have been taking place since 1947.
12. The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark was inspired by a story written by Hans Christian Andersen.
13. The statue depicts a mermaid with a woman's upper body and a fish's lower body.
14. Vicky Smith is the oldest living mermaid in Weeki Wachee, Florida, and has been performing since 1957.
15. The Camden Aquarium in New Jersey has a mermaid exhibit where visitors can watch mermaids swim in a tank.
16. The aquarium offers a VIP tour of the mermaids' lair and the opportunity to meet a real-life mermaid.
17. Coney Island, New York hosts an annual mermaid parade, which is one of the biggest in the world.
18. The parade has been taking place for 37 years and features mermaids, floats, and a carnival atmosphere.