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10 Places You Shouldn’t Go If You’re Phobic

Bad for Phobics
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Afraid of clowns? We suggest you steer clear of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Can’t stand bats? Maybe Austin isn’t the city for you. In this, our most macabre month, we’re taking a look at 10 places known for the kind of spectacles that many people would travel the world to see … and a few would go to any lengths to avoid. So if you’re terrified of darkness, lightning, underground spaces, and other phobic “delights,” we suggest you avoid these 10 otherwise lovely destinations around the world.

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