James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

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  1. Why do we call cats 'pussy'?

    20 april 2017 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  2. Watch modelling - why are the hands in the same place?

    6 april 2017 · 44 min

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    Also why do we have candles on cakes?

  3. Gary is going to call back next week..

    30 maart 2017 · 36 min

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    Also where does the phrase 'penny drop' come from?

  4. Could the Queen just say no?

    16 maart 2017 · 42 min

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    Also do a smoker's lungs ever return to a non-smoker's lung after they quit?

  5. The first time a baby's heart beats

    9 maart 2017 · 42 min

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    Also tides, banks and landing strips

  6. Are bogeys nutritional?

    2 maart 2017 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  7. Coat and dog tails

    23 februari 2017 · 43 min

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    Also prisons and walls...

  8. I love cranes

    20 februari 2017 · 44 min

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    Also, why do we have bacon for breakfast?

  9. Why heart shapes don't really look like hearts

    9 februari 2017 · 43 min

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    Also is chicken pox worse for adults?

  10. Can kangaroos swim?

    2 februari 2017 · 44 min

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    Identical sisters, identical brothers... But identical children?

  11. A dead squirrel landed on my head

    26 januari 2017 · 43 min

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    Also what does SIC stand for?

  12. Why don't I salivate when I see a cow, but do when I see a steak?

    20 januari 2017 · 43 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  13. What's up with the washing machine?

    12 januari 2017 · 44 min

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    Also, why do ducks walk in a straight line?

  14. What does the X mean in LAX?

    5 januari 2017 · 42 min

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    If people can whistle in tune,why can't they sing in tune?

  15. A Christmas themed Mystery Hour this week

    22 december 2016 · 46 min

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    Wreaths, mistletoe and the colour of prawns

  16. How do sat navs know where traffic is?

    16 december 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  17. Why Roger?

    8 december 2016 · 43 min

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    Also why do you only learn times tables up to 12?

  18. Would stomach acid burn your skin?

    1 december 2016 · 43 min

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    Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?

  19. James O'Brien - The Whole Show - 25 Nov 16

    25 november 2016 · 44 min

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    Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

  20. Why are the keys on a piano black and white?

    17 november 2016 · 44 min

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    Also - do you sweat in water?

  21. Where was the first ever University?

    10 november 2016 · 44 min

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    Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?

  22. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

    3 november 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  23. DNA is it exactly 50/50?

    20 oktober 2016 · 45 min

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    Why do eyelids twitch?

  24. Do animals learn to run faster?

    13 oktober 2016 · 44 min

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    Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?

  25. A special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer'

    7 oktober 2016 · 42 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  26. Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour

    6 oktober 2016 · 44 min

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    Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?

  27. Why do my headphones get tangled up?!

    29 september 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  28. How are the letters on bus stops decided?

    22 september 2016 · 43 min

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    Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?

  29. How do the police name their operations?

    15 september 2016 · 44 min

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    Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?

  30. When does a Master become a Mr?

    8 september 2016 · 47 min

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    Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?

  31. Why are nurseries called nurseries?

    1 september 2016 · 44 min

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    Also do ants sleep?

  32. Can a swan break your arm?

    25 augustus 2016 · 46 min

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    Also when was the first ever puzzle?

  33. Food fads - how do they come about?

    18 augustus 2016 · 47 min

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    Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?

  34. Why are all bubbles white?

    12 augustus 2016 · 45 min

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    And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?

  35. Another Mystery Hour With Many Belly Laughs

    29 juli 2016 · 47 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  36. Why did my water freeze?

    21 juli 2016 · 45 min

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    Also, find out the one question we couldn't get an answer for?

  37. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 16

    14 juli 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  38. Why is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy?

    7 juli 2016 · 48 min

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    Your mysteries answered...

  39. Why do birds stand on one leg?

    23 juni 2016 · 45 min

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    Also why 'erb?

  40. How do you know not to fall out of bed?!

    16 juni 2016 · 45 min

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    Also why do we use a pencil to vote

  41. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 9 Jun 16

    9 juni 2016 · 45 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  42. Sliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16

    2 juni 2016 · 48 min

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    Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour

  43. Mystery Hour - 26 May 16

    26 mei 2016 · 45 min

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    Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

  44. James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 19 May 16

    19 mei 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  45. Mystery Hour - 12 May 16

    13 mei 2016 · 44 min

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    If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

  46. Toilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16

    5 mei 2016 · 44 min

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    Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!

  47. Queen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16

    28 april 2016 · 45 min

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    Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?

  48. What's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16

    21 april 2016 · 45 min

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    Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?

  49. Do snails go to high areas because they know they are going to die - 14 Apr 16

    14 april 2016 · 49 min

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    Also why do you keep your elbows off the table?

  50. Why is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16

    24 maart 2016 · 46 min

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    What's the difference between a pea and a bean?