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29 Weird Phobias That Really Do Exist. This list of phobias proves that practically anything can be terrifying to someone. By Markham Heid Published: May 7, 2018. Save Article. Getty Images.
If you are feeling particularly brave today, let us know in the comments what your greatest fear is. The post 50 Weird ...
Nearly everybody has a phobia, but we’ve found some are certainly quirkier than others You know the feeling: clammy hands, shortness of breath, anxiety and fear. No, we aren’t talking about ...
Weird phobias you didn't know about (Photo: iStock) A phobia can be loosely defined as an extreme fear of something. While most of us can say we're afraid of common things like heights, a phobia ...
Going to the beach, passing a piercing parlor or watching a Britney Spears music video causes little distress for most. For sufferers of omphalophobia, or the fear of belly buttons, these ...
From fear of long words to phobophobia: Discover some of the weirdest phobias on the planet. Beaumont Enterprise Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo. Skip to main content. Subscribe. About Us.
A new study suggest that phobias may actually be inherited, passed down by distant relatives. We explore 8 weird phobias, from a fear of clowns to a fear of swallowing, that many men suffer from.
You’re Not The Only One Who’s Scared: Behind the Strange Psychology of Phobias. A psychology researcher explains how your phobias work—and how to eliminate their power over you.