From a fear of holes and to a fear of failure, there is a wide range of apparent phobias across the United States – or at least, many people seeking information about them online. A fear of holes, or ...

Picture this – you're scrolling through your phone and suddenly see an image of a lotus seed pod, or maybe a close-up of honeycomb. Your skin crawls, you feel nauseous, and you quickly scroll away.

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed ...