Why Do People ‘Shiver’ When They’re Cold?

When your body gets cold, it starts to shake, that's called shivering. Shivering is like a mini dance party inside your muscles. Every time your muscles move, they warm up the blood around them, helping your whole body get back to a nice, cozy temperature. It’s like when you’re chilly and start jumping in place to feel better, only your body does it automatically!

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  1. You’re outside on a winter day, and your legs start to shake, it’s your body warming itself up!
  2. Your friend is freezing inside the classroom, so they start jumping around like they're dancing.
  3. You get out of the shower in the morning, and you can't stop shivering, your body is working hard to warm you back up.

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