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Why do some people have a fear of spiders?
The fear of spiders, also known as arachnophobia, is one of the most common phobias in the world. It is estimated that about 50 million people in the United States have arachnophobia. There are many possible reasons why people develop arachnophobia. Some of the most common causes include: Traumatic experience: A person may develop arachnophobia after…