40 of the World’s Weirdest Phobias You Probably Never Heard of Before

Chorophobia: The Fear of Dancing

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Chorophobia is a fear of dancing. But it can also be triggered by anything that is associated with dancing like a school dance. Even having “Dancing With the Stars” pop up on the television set can be enough to trigger an anxiety attack. The fear is often caused not just because of the dancing itself but because of a fear of crowds and triggering events in their childhood.

Arachibutyrophobia: The Fear of Peanut Butter

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Arachibutyrophobia may be one of the most difficult phobias to pronounce. It’s also one of the weirdest since it involves an irrational fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one’s mouth. Just thinking about it can trigger anxiety and shortness of breath on someone suffering from this phobia.

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