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The Fountain of Youth is a myth. It tells the story of a magical fountain that grants everlasting life or reverses ageing.

Unlike legends, which are based on reality, myths tell magical stories.

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Why is The Fountain of Youth a myth?

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The Fountain of Youth is a story that says there's a magical fountain that makes people young forever.

We know this is a myth because scientists haven't found a real fountain like that and we know that myths are about magic and/or things that aren't real.

Our bodies age naturally because of how our cells work, not because we do not use magical water.

It's fun to imagine, but it's not real.

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