7 Paranormal Superstitions: Eating during an eclipse is prohibited, sweeping the floor in the evening is not recommended, and we've heard plenty of paranormal myths like these! Today, we'll learn the secret behind them!

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You shouldn't sweep the house after sunset, you shouldn't eat or drink during an eclipse, and whistling at night attracts evil forces. We've all heard these things at some point in our childhood. Let's explore some of these paranormal myths.
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It's said in Indian families that one shouldn't sweep after dusk. Doing so robs the home of prosperity. But the truth is that in ancient times, sweeping in the evening was prohibited because of the fear of losing things in the dim light.
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There's also a myth that milk shouldn't be left out in the open at night because the spirits of the dead will come to drink it. The truth is that milk left out in the open spoils faster and attracts insects and animals.
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It's always been said in Indian families, "Don't eat during an eclipse." This belief originated with health concerns in mind. Food left out in the open during an eclipse spoils quickly, which is why eating during the eclipse is prohibited.
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Whistling at night attracts the spirits of the dead. The myth behind this is that in ancient times, whistling was avoided at night because it could alert thieves and attract wild animals.

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Cutting nails after sunset brings bad luck. In fact, cutting nails in the evening or in the dark was often associated with the fear of injury or infection. Over time, this became a paranormal warning, but it's completely mythical.
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Another paranormal belief is that one should not sleep under a Peepal tree at night, as it is believed to be haunted by spirits. This is actually a complete lie and myth. Peepal trees emit carbon dioxide at night, which can even cause death for those sleeping beneath them. However, over time, people have linked this story to ghosts, fueling superstition.
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Most of us believe that dogs howling at night is inauspicious. In reality, dogs have very keen senses and can sense even the smallest changes around them. However, this myth is often viewed as a superstition in Indian homes.
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