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Who’s Afraid of Bees? (Fearless February Day 15)

Posted on February 15, 2014 by

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Apiphobia. The fear of bees. We’ve all seen Apiphobics at sidewalk cafes, knocking over wine glasses as they frantically wave their arms and shriek because a bee has flown close. If that’s the extent of your phobia, thanks for entertaining the rest of us.… Continue Reading “Who’s Afraid of Bees? (Fearless February Day 15)”

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Who’s Afraid of Dogs? (Fearless February Day 1)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

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Cynophobia. The fear of dogs. It’s not quite as common as the fear of snakes or spiders or bees, but Cynophobia comes pretty close, and it’s a lot more debilitating for suburban schoolchildren. Your neighbours aren’t walking their tarantulas down the street while you’re… Continue Reading “Who’s Afraid of Dogs? (Fearless February Day 1)”

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