# That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)

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Podcast: [TheThinkingAtheist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-783241)
Published: 2026-01-20T11:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

Here's a fun one for the holiday. In this show, we answer questions like, "Why do we get the hiccups?" "How do flu shots work?" And of course, "Why do dogs stink when they get wet?" Science can indeed be fun! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

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