Why Do We Get Goosebumps?

Have you ever coughed, sneezed, or gotten goosebumps and wondered, "What's the point?"

Science Why Do We Get Goosebumps? Have you ever coughed, sneezed, or gotten goosebumps and wondered, "What's the point?" Although they can be annoying, bodily functions like these help to protect the body and keep it functioning normally. Here's how they work. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE How Long Is a Billion Seconds? The Strange Math of 'Powers of 10' How Does a Ponzi Scheme Actually Work? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.