10 Unusual Phobias
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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia refers to a fear of long words. Surprisingly, many people with this phobia struggle to pronounce its name because they are terrified of big words
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Pogonophobia, often known as "fear of beards," can cause panic episodes because of facial hair or stubble
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Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one's mouth, and the mere thought of it can cause anxiety
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"Fear of being without a mobile phone" is known as nomophobia, and many people cringe at the prospect of contemporary life without a smartphone
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"Fear of the color yellow" (xanthophobia) is the belief that sunshine and sunflowers cause dread rather than enjoyment
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Ablutophobia is the "fear of bathing"-the mere thought of water or cleanliness produces anxiety in sufferers
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Sesquipedalophobia translates as "fear of long things"-whether it's a snake or a bridge, length generates discomfort
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Aulophobia means "fear of flutes"; the sound of flutes, which is normally linked with serenity, becomes a source of anxiety
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Linonophobia means "fear of string"; from shoelaces to spaghetti, everything that resembles string causes discomfort
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Chorophobia means "fear of dancing"; the mere notion of hitting the dance floor makes them cringe
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