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Merfolk #2

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My second person to attain the "Merfolk" title is probably the obvious choice, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Now, I knew he was something to do with the sea, but my knowledge extended as far as that episode of Friends where Pheobe yells, "I love Jacques Cousteau!" After some digging, I have found out he has done basically everything! So without further waffle... Jacques-Yves Cousteau Photo from Smithosian Magazine Lived: Paris, France (or aboard Calypso ) Era: 20th Century Life Span: 1910-1997 Occupation: Oceanographer, Filmmaker, Naval Officer Like I said before, there is very little Jacque Cousteau has not done. He has made over 120 documentaries for film and television. He has written over 50 books. He has created an environmental protection foundation which is still going string twenty years after his death with over 50,000 members. But that is the short version. This man packed a lot of life into his 87 years. In my notes, I feel like I hav...