This list of phobias proves that practically anything can be terrifying to someone.

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.

These unusual phobias may sound bizarre, but they are real conditions that bring great distress to those who live with them.

The weird and wonderful world of phobias and a look at one woman's fear of cotton wool.

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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 ...

The thought of certain foods might make your face scrunch in disgust but for some, it's beyond distaste. Odd phobias like the ...

What are you afraid of? We list out some of the wierdest phobias and ask you to identify them.