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What are Pennsylvanians afraid of? A recent study shows our most Googled phobia

PENNSYLVANIA — Americans are used to keeping an eye out for things that go bump in the night during October, but what about the rest of the year?

From small holes to public speaking, people across the country have a wide range of phobias that keep them up at night.

Whether you avoid the circus like the plague or are scared of germs (um, like the plague), you can rest assured that you’re not alone. A recent study from YourLocalSecurity.com found out what the top phobias around the country are.

In Pennsylvania, we have a massive fear of water.

If you want to see what some of the other states are afraid of, click here.