Tall (and short) tales
A Mermaid Museum is making a splash in Berlin, in the US state of Maryland. It explores how different cultures depict the mythical sea creature – variously known as finfolk (Norway) and ningyo (Japan). Expect records of ‘sightings’, some nudity and a bathtub you can climb into to pose with a giant tail. berlinmermaidmuseum.com
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