TIL that goose bumps are considered a vestigal reflex (no longer necessary) in humans; it's purpose in apes is to straighten body hairs to make the animal both appear larger and keep warm.


TIL that goose bumps are considered a vestigal reflex (no longer necessary) in humans; it's purpose in apes is to straighten body hairs to make the animal both appear larger and keep warm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_bumps?wprov=sfla1 onexbigxhebrew February 27, 2021 at 11:20AM

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