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What causes goosebumps? -Jim Robertson, Union, Ky.
When you're feeling cold or scared, tiny muscles within the skin contract and slightly pull up the hair on your skin. The word "goosebumps" originates from "goosepimples," which is derived from a European term describing the appearance of goose skin after it has been plucked and exposed to winter weather.
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