Genuphobia: Fear of knees

Genuphobia: Fear of knees
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If you had your way, it would be trousers and maxi skirts for everyone! Genuphobia is the fear of knees.

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Kakorrhaphiophobia: Fear of failure

Kakorrhaphiophobia: Fear of failure
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While most people would prefer to succeed at something rather than fail, people with kakorrhaphiophobia have a sometimes incapacitating fear of failure.

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Linonophobia: Fear of string

Linonophobia: Fear of string
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People with linonophobia have an irrational fear of string.

Aulophobia: Fear of flutes

Aulophobia: Fear of flutes
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Anyone with this phobia will want to steer clear of certain bands. However, while the fear of flutes may affect some people, for others, it’s calming. For example, the University of Nevada, Reno, highlights previous research about music’s feel-good power. Specifically, they note that “…stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when played moderately loud.”

Ostraconophobia: Fear of shellfish

Ostraconophobia: Fear of shellfish
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Ostraconophobia is the fear of shellfish.

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