21 Weird Phobias You Won't Believe Are Actually Real

2. Cotton Wool

Specifically, the fear of touching, or even the THOUGHT of touching cotton wool. Entirely reasonable, given that it feels very much like somebody is rubbing squeaky devil clouds on your teeth.

1. Circles/Holes In Close Proximity

Are you scared of honey comb? Or former British television entertainment "icon" Mr Blobby? Well, then there's every chance you suffer from Trypophobia - the fear of circles or holes in close proximity, which has got to be one of the most superfluous evolutionary ticks of all time. What's your irrational fear? Share it in the comments thread below.
 
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