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50 Massive Things That Are A Big ‘I’m Outta Here’ For People With Megalophobia (New Pics)
CuriositiesNOV 19, 2022

50 Massive Things That Are A Big ‘I’m Outta Here’ For People With Megalophobia (New Pics)

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From nomophobia, an irrational fear of being without a mobile phone, to xanthophobia, a fear of the color yellow, countless phobias exist out there. Now this time, we’re delving into the mind of megalophobes, people who are in fear of anything large, like skyscrapers and jumbo jets.
In fact, there’s a whole corner of Reddit dedicated to sharing examples of this phobia known as megalophobia. “A place to post images of all things large, particularly ones that are 'triggers' for those with megalophobia,” the group’s description states.
Below we rolled up some of the most interesting examples shared on the group, so scroll down. Also, when you’re done reading this one, make sure to check out part 1 of the article.

#1 The Tallest Tree In Wales Got Damaged By A Storm And Was Supposed To Be Cut Down, Instead Chainsaw Artist Simon O’rourke Found A Better Solution To Symbolize The Tree’s Last Attempt To Reach The Sky

The Tallest Tree In Wales Got Damaged By A Storm And Was Supposed To Be Cut Down, Instead Chainsaw Artist Simon O’rourke Found A Better Solution To Symbolize The Tree’s Last Attempt To Reach The Sky
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#2 A Minnesota Woman Recently Captured A Cloud Formation That Appeared To Look Like An Ocean In The Sky

A Minnesota Woman Recently Captured A Cloud Formation That Appeared To Look Like An Ocean In The Sky
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#3 Angel Oak, The Oldest Tree East Of The Mississippi

Angel Oak, The Oldest Tree East Of The Mississippi
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#4 Pyramids On The Horizon

Pyramids On The Horizon
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#5 Ukrainian Helicopter Flying With Freeway Traffic To Avoid Russian Radar

Ukrainian Helicopter Flying With Freeway Traffic To Avoid Russian Radar
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#6 Imagine This Showing Up In Your Hospital Room

Imagine This Showing Up In Your Hospital Room
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#7 Worlds Without End

Worlds Without End
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#8 A Towering Thunderstorm As Seen At 37000ft Over Panama

A Towering Thunderstorm As Seen At 37000ft Over Panama
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#9 Temples In Thailand

Temples In Thailand
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#10 Anyone Else See A Bear?

Anyone Else See A Bear?
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#11 An Iceberg Underwater

An Iceberg Underwater
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#12 Standing Over 7 Feet Tall And Weighing A Massive 2600 Pounds, “Big Jake” Is Currently The World’s Largest Horse

Standing Over 7 Feet Tall And Weighing A Massive 2600 Pounds, “Big Jake” Is Currently The World’s Largest Horse
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#13 Rare Jellyfish Red Sprite Lightning Found 30-90km In The Atmostphere

Rare Jellyfish Red Sprite Lightning Found 30-90km In The Atmostphere
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#14 40 Feet Of Snow, North Dakota (1966)

40 Feet Of Snow, North Dakota (1966)
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#15 I Hate Hot Air Balloons In General, But These?? With Faces?? Looking At Me?? Absolutely Not

I Hate Hot Air Balloons In General, But These?? With Faces?? Looking At Me?? Absolutely Not
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#16 Point Nemo, The Spot Farthest Away From Any Land In The World, Where You Are Closer To Astronauts Aboard The Iss Than Humanity

Point Nemo, The Spot Farthest Away From Any Land In The World, Where You Are Closer To Astronauts Aboard The Iss Than Humanity
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#17 Just A Spiral Staircase

Just A Spiral Staircase
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#18 Just Something About This Being Able To Float Is Stressing Me Out Somehow

Just Something About This Being Able To Float Is Stressing Me Out Somehow
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#19 A Giant Statue Of Chinese Warrior Hero Guan Yu

A Giant Statue Of Chinese Warrior Hero Guan Yu
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#20 Just A Frozen Waterfall

Just A Frozen Waterfall
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