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

Dextrophobia: The Fear of Objects to the Right

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A person suffering from Dextrophobia has a powerful fear of objects on the ride side of their bodies. So, when they move or redecorate their place, they likely direct movers to put furniture and other objects on the left-hand side. It might sound like they’re being total control freaks, but to the person suffering from this, it’s a genuine fear.

Aulophobia: The Fear of Flutes

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Aulophobia is the specific and very real fear of flutes. The thought of seeing one in real life, online, or in a magazine is completely horrifying for anyone suffering from it. Seeing a flute on the big screen or on television could produce chest pains, trembling, shaking, excessive sweating, and a full-blown panic attack. So, someone with Aulophobia will probably close their eyes during that infamous “American Pie” scene where Alyson Hannigan’s character talks about what she did with her flute.

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