The dictionary defines a phobia as "an irrational, excessive, and persistent fear of some particular thing or situation." According to medical experts, there are more than 700 specific phobias currently documented. Several phobias are widespread, such as "claustrophobia" (fear of enclosed spaces), "ophidiophobia" (fear of snakes), or "acrophobia" (fear of heights).
About 1 out of every 20 Americans suffers from one or more phobias: some common phobias include fear of certain animals, being alone, open spaces, blood, or the Number 13 (triskaidekaphobia). To accommodate the prevalent fear many people have of the Number 13, numerous multi-story buildings do not list the 13th floor as such, but skip from the 12th to the 14th. The spectacular auction of Princess Diana's used evening dresses before her death did not include a catalogued Number 13 dress, jumping from Number 12 to Number 14.
Even famous people have their intense fears: Aviophobia (also called aerophobia). According to a study performed by Boeing Aircraft Corporation in 1980, 25 million Americans were scared to fly on airplanes. Famous notables of aviophobia include: Singer Aretha Franklin has an extreme fear of flying. She won't travel on airplanes, even for concerts clear across the country. Actor and screenwriter Billy Bob Thorton has cancelled television appearances that required him to get on a plane.
Other celebrities who are aviophobic include:
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About 1 out of every 20 Americans suffers from one or more phobias: some common phobias include fear of certain animals, being alone, open spaces, blood, or the Number 13 (triskaidekaphobia). To accommodate the prevalent fear many people have of the Number 13, numerous multi-story buildings do not list the 13th floor as such, but skip from the 12th to the 14th. The spectacular auction of Princess Diana's used evening dresses before her death did not include a catalogued Number 13 dress, jumping from Number 12 to Number 14.
Even famous people have their intense fears: Aviophobia (also called aerophobia). According to a study performed by Boeing Aircraft Corporation in 1980, 25 million Americans were scared to fly on airplanes. Famous notables of aviophobia include: Singer Aretha Franklin has an extreme fear of flying. She won't travel on airplanes, even for concerts clear across the country. Actor and screenwriter Billy Bob Thorton has cancelled television appearances that required him to get on a plane.
Other celebrities who are aviophobic include:
- Muhammad Ali, former champion boxer.
- Bob Bechel, political analyst.
- Ray Bradbury, science fiction writer.
- Cher, singer/actress.
- Florence Henderson, actress.
- Glenda Jackson, actress and member of British Parliament.
- Michael Jackson, singer.
- John Madden, sportscaster.
- Bob Newhart, comedian/actor.
- Ronald Reagan, former U.S. President and actor.
Music: Babyface - Everytime I Close My Eyes
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