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They Said It Was Myth—What Researchers Found at Midnight on New Year’s Eve For centuries, New Year’s Eve has been framed by folklore and myths—myths of luck, omens, supernatural encounters, and the idea that the night itself holds mysterious power. Most of these tales endure in popular culture, passed down through generations like bedtime stories. But what happens when scientific researchers dive into these legends at the very moment the year changes—midnight on New Year’s Eve? To anyone outside, it feels like myth. Yet, recent discoveries challenge long-held assumptions, revealing startling findings that blur the line between folklore and fact. ### The Myth: A Night Without Mystery Long before science took center stage, people whispered that midnight on New Year’s Eve was a time of supernatural unpredictability—when spirits wandered freely, curses could manifest, or good fortune vanished mysteriously. Many believed this night united temporal and mystical boundaries, when the old year’s magic clashed with the new.