James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
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What's the difference between toilet paper and tissue paper?
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!
Why are corned beef tins designed the way they are?
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!
What makes you a morning person?
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!
How do I start up my own country?
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!
Why can't you get blackcurrants in America?
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!
Why don't squirrels eat conkers?
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!
What came first, the colour orange or the fruit orange?
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!
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 28 Sep 17
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!
Why do they sell popcorn in the cinema?
Also weddings and asking just too much of your friends and family
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Sep 17
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!
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 7 Sep 17
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!
James O'Brien - Mystery Hour
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
Why X symbolises a kiss
Also, when a tunnel is being built how is the water kept back?
Why can we hold our pee until wee see the toilet?
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!
Who is Pete?
Also running Mice!
Custard slices - really?
Also why do bees love lavender?
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 17
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!
How do the Chinese run a library?
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!
Why do people have surnames named after colours?
Do babies get hayfever?
If you drink a hot drink in hot weather does it cool you down?
What does the phrase 'get off your high horse' mean?
Why are some chocolates wrapped in foil?
Is there a relationship between spicy foods and late pregnancy?
When do you stop falling out of bed?!
Also why are cans a certain size?
Why is the bee a symbol of Manchester?
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!
How thick does glass have to be before you can't see through it?
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!
Do ducks know how many ducklings they have?
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!
Why throw salt over your shoulder?
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!
Like it or lump it - the origin of that!
Why is compost in litre?
Why do we call cats 'pussy'?
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!
Watch modelling - why are the hands in the same place?
Also why do we have candles on cakes?
Gary is going to call back next week..
Also where does the phrase 'penny drop' come from?
Could the Queen just say no?
Also do a smoker's lungs ever return to a non-smoker's lung after they quit?
The first time a baby's heart beats
Also tides, banks and landing strips
Are bogeys nutritional?
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!
Coat and dog tails
Also prisons and walls...
I love cranes
Also, why do we have bacon for breakfast?
Why heart shapes don't really look like hearts
Also is chicken pox worse for adults?
Can kangaroos swim?
Identical sisters, identical brothers... But identical children?
A dead squirrel landed on my head
Also what does SIC stand for?
Why don't I salivate when I see a cow, but do when I see a steak?
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!
What's up with the washing machine?
Also, why do ducks walk in a straight line?
What does the X mean in LAX?
If people can whistle in tune,why can't they sing in tune?
A Christmas themed Mystery Hour this week
Wreaths, mistletoe and the colour of prawns
How do sat navs know where traffic is?
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!
Why Roger?
Also why do you only learn times tables up to 12?
Would stomach acid burn your skin?
Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?
James O'Brien - The Whole Show - 25 Nov 16
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
Why are the keys on a piano black and white?
Also - do you sweat in water?
Where was the first ever University?
Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
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!
DNA is it exactly 50/50?
Why do eyelids twitch?