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    CHILLS & THRILLS

    Oct 01, 2021 3 minutes

    You shudder and shiver, and a wave of goosebumps breaks out over your arms. But what are goosebumps? And why do you get them?

    People have been pondering this for generations. But it wasn’t until 2020 that scientists got closer to figuring this out. (Hint, it’s linked to why some people go bald while others don’t.)

    Fluffing Up

    It’s easy to understand why other animals get goosebumps. Say you’re a fox and it’s cold out. Goosebumps push your red fur up and bingo, there you go, extra insulation from the elements.

    How? Goosebumps

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