Ologies with Alie Ward Bonus Episode: ICYMI Moments of 2025 with newly beloved Ologists
Feb 17, 2026
Jules Hotz, author of The Connection Cure and expert on social prescriptions, shares how hobbies and connection support mental health. Short segments cover five prescription ingredients like movement, nature, art, service, and belonging. The conversation also touches on simple ways to adopt hobbies and boost well-being.
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Why Dog Paws Smell Like Fritos
- Listeners asked why dog paws smell like corn chips and find it comforting; the smell commonly comes from bacteria and yeasty compounds.
- The show notes mention wiping paws and trimming hair to reduce odor while noting it's usually harmless.
Hippos As Nutrient Engineers
- Hippo feces and associated compounds transport crucial nutrients like silica into aquatic ecosystems, supporting fish and wetlands.
- When hippo populations decline, nutrient flow decreases and downstream aquatic productivity can fall too.
How Rattlesnake Rattles Work
- Rattlesnake rattles are modified keratin segments that bang together when tail muscles vibrate extremely quickly.
- The rattle evolved from ancient tail‑shaking behavior into a loud defensive signal over millions of years.
