1. Snakes. 51% of us are afraid of them to some degree.
2. Heights, 38%.
3. The dentist, 23%.
4. Confined spaces, a.k.a. claustrophobia, 21%.
5. Needles, also 21%.
6. Clowns, 18%.
7. Public speaking, 17%.
8. The dark, 15%.
9. Flying, 14%.
10. Birds, 5%. (???)
(SWNS)