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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

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Why does my nans apple tree also grow pears?- 6 Nov 14

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!

Nov 6, 201437 min

Can we ever grow wings through evolution - 24 Oct 14

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!

Oct 24, 201439 min

Why do air stewards sit facing backwards on flights? - 16 Oct 14

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!

Oct 16, 201443 min

Make Some Noise Mystery Hour special - 9 Oct 14

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!

Oct 9, 201444 min

Why is the moon always dull in photos? - 2 Oct 14

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!

Oct 2, 201442 min

Why do I float in all swimming pools? - 25 Sep 14

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!

Sep 25, 201444 min

How can adding water to noodles create more calories?- 18 Sep 14

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!

Sep 18, 201442 min

Where does the squared come from in E=MC2? - 11 Sep 14

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!

Sep 11, 201441 min

Can chickens be born as twins if an egg as two yolks? - 4 Sep 14

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!

Sep 4, 201440 min

Can you see the American flag on the moon through a telescope?- 28 Aug 14

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!

Aug 28, 201441 min

Can animals get jet lag? - 14 Aug 14

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!

Aug 14, 201443 min

Why are they called Spring Rolls? - 7 Aug 14

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!

Aug 7, 201443 min

How far can the human eye see?- 31 Jul 14

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!

Jul 31, 201444 min

Why does black get hotter in the sun?- 24 Jul 14

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!

Jul 24, 201443 min

Why does your voice change on Helium? - 17 Jul 14

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!

Jul 17, 201439 min

Why don't freezers have a light? - 10 Jul 14

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!

Jul 10, 201442 min

Why are bricks in amsterdam houses so small? - 3 Jul 14

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!

Jul 3, 201441 min

Why does my cat like my swim wear? - 26 Jun 14

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!

Jun 26, 201443 min

Can dogs control the wagging of their tails? - 19 Jun 14

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!

Jun 19, 201443 min

Can a Boeing 747 Loop the Loop?- 12 Jun 14

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!

Jun 12, 201442 min

When does the sky start? - 5 Jun 14

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!

Jun 5, 201443 min

Why do Chickens keep laying eggs even if they don't hatch? - 22 May 14

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!

May 22, 201444 min

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 15 May 14

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!

May 15, 201443 min

Why is it not over until the fat lady sings? - 8 May 14

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!

May 8, 201442 min

James eats humble pie in Mystery Hour- 1 May 14

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!

May 1, 201443 min

Why do we have hung and hang?- 24 Apr 14

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!

Apr 24, 201443 min

The mystery of the measuring stick and Chickens - 17 Apr 14

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!

Apr 17, 201443 min

Why do Irons not have an on or off switch? - 10 Apr 14

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!

Apr 10, 201443 min

What is a 1st or 2nd world country? - 3 Apr 14

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!

Apr 3, 201443 min

Do bell ringers play sheet music? - 27 Mar 14

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!

Mar 27, 201440 min

Can the police just take your car like in films? - 20 Mar 14

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!

Mar 20, 201442 min

Do magnets work in space?- 6 Mar 14

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!

Mar 6, 201441 min

Why do we say pop your clogs?- 27 Feb 14

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!

Feb 27, 201441 min

Why does the moon depending on the day seem larger or smaller?r - 20 Feb 14

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!

Feb 20, 201440 min

When did the Mixtape start?- 13 Feb 14

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!

Feb 13, 201441 min

Can a Judge be called up to go on Jury duty?- 6 Feb 14

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!

Feb 6, 201438 min

Why do coins but not bank notes have dates on? - 30 Jan 14

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!

Jan 30, 201443 min

What qualifications do you need to be a vicar? - 23 Jan 14

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!

Jan 23, 201443 min

Who invented swimming? - 16 Jan 14

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!

Jan 16, 201443 min

When does a murder become an assasination?- 9 Jan 14

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!

Jan 9, 201443 min

Where does the phrase hard cheese come from? - 2 Jan 14

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!

Jan 2, 201446 min

Does the sun have weather? - 12 Dec 13

Why isn't there a phonetic alphabet for numbers? If you took all boats out of the ocean, would the sea-level drop?

Dec 12, 201346 min

How do you explain colours to blind people? - 28 Nov 13

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!

Nov 28, 201343 min

Why do stars twinkle? - 21 Nov 13

Why do stars twinkle, and planets don't? When did the early ages finish? What is the definition of classical music? And other mysteries.

Nov 22, 201343 min

Why is HP sauce HP Sauce? - 14 Nov 13

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!

Nov 14, 201343 min

How do you build a house on a slope? 7th Nov

how do you build a house on a slope, how high can fireworks go, does an aeroplane become lighter after food has been consumed?

Nov 7, 201344 min

Can honey be mass produced? 24th Oct

Do airplane contrails affect the atmosphere? Can you mass produce honey and why aren't there cattle grids at all of the gates in Richmond Park?

Oct 24, 201343 min

Why does my tummy rumble? 17th Oct

what is para? are final tour tickets binding if a band tours again? why does my tummy rumble? how does live yeast survive freezing? why do the back of my legs take longer to dry?

Oct 17, 201343 min

What has happened to thin sliced bread? 10th Oct

What are the 49ers, what's happened to thin sliced bread, could we go back in time if the earth was spun anti clockwise and how do you make cider more alcoholic?

Oct 10, 201345 min

How long is the umbilicle cord?

Is there such a thing as a reverse placebo effect, why does a spider stick to another spiders web and who is the last in line to the throne?

Oct 3, 201344 min