Mermaids

The coast of Israel could be the home of at least one beautiful mermaid according to residents of the town of Kiryat Yam. One August evening as the sun was sinking, a sea creature that could be the mix of a dolphin and a little girl was spotted swimming playfully about the Mediterranean.

According to the Snopes website, which attempts to debunk many of the Internet’s rumors, other Mermaid sightings have occurred in Florida, the Indian Ocean, and other locales around the world. Of course, one must consider the legitimacy of such fishy claims considering the fact that rumors of mythical creatures can create a boost in tourism in these areas.