Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
Why it is true
Cats were considered sacred animals and family members. According to historian Herodotus, owners shaved their eyebrows as a sign of deep mourning until the hair grew back.
Source: Ancient Customs
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