Why you get goosebumps when you're scared--or inspired

Why you get goosebumps when you're scared--or inspired The primal reflex still sparks at chills, thrills, and eerie delights. Even the earliest humans got goosebumps. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. As the nights draw in, temperatures drop, and horror movies slink onto our screens, you'll feel the familiar prickle of raised hairs down your arms more often. But why do our bodies get goosebumps in the first place? Goosebumps are valuable tools for many animals.