James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
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Do animals learn to run faster?
Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?
A special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer'
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!
Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour
Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?
Why do my headphones get tangled up?!
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 are the letters on bus stops decided?
Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?
How do the police name their operations?
Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?
When does a Master become a Mr?
Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?
Why are nurseries called nurseries?
Also do ants sleep?
Can a swan break your arm?
Also when was the first ever puzzle?
Food fads - how do they come about?
Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?
Why are all bubbles white?
And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?
Another Mystery Hour With Many Belly Laughs
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 did my water freeze?
Also, find out the one question we couldn't get an answer for?
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 16
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 is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy?
Your mysteries answered...
Why do birds stand on one leg?
Also why 'erb?
How do you know not to fall out of bed?!
Also why do we use a pencil to vote
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 9 Jun 16
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!
Sliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16
Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour
Mystery Hour - 26 May 16
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 19 May 16
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!
Mystery Hour - 12 May 16
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!
Toilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16
Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!
Queen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16
Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?
What's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16
Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?
Do snails go to high areas because they know they are going to die - 14 Apr 16
Also why do you keep your elbows off the table?
Why is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16
What's the difference between a pea and a bean?
Can you watch your eyes move - 17 Mar 16
Also can you have 2 different bugs at once?
Did the crew eat Babe the pig? - 10 Mar 16
Also 1,2,3,4....and why 5,6,7,8 Why?
Why do we cheers 3 times? - 3 Mar 16
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!
If you are a Sir can your partner have a title? - 25 Feb 16
Are animals left handed or right handed?
What time zone is space on? - 18 Feb 16
One caller thinks he has an answer based on trying to save a rabbit's life
Who is the one hit wonder?- 11 Feb 16
Also is a pond ever larger than a lake?
Harvey is James' no.1 fan - 4 Feb 16
Also - do it really need a coffin?!
Why 'Luke' warm? - 28 Jan 16
Another chance to listen to mystery hour
I think we caught someone out cheating - 21 Jan 16
Can you fire a gun in space?
James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jan 16
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!
Ok let's stop on the duvet question - 7 Jan 16
Will humans get taller and what use is a spoon in a bottle of your prosecco?
Why do bagels have holes? - 17 Dec 15
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 kiss under mistletoe? - 10 Dec 15
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 aren't we allowed to close the blinds on a plane during take off? - 3 Dec 15
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 ladybirds get stuck in spider webs? - 26 Nov 15
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 the animals we eat get rigor mortis? - 19 Nov 15
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 is the origin of 'The Penny Drops'? - 12 Nov 15
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 dolphins get the bends?- 5 Nov 15
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 are we able to locate sound when it's coming from in front of you? - 22 Oct 15
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 Elephants have big ears?- 16 Oct 15
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!
Make Some Noise Mystery Hour - How can I get my teddy sorted? - 8 Oct 15
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 calulators different to phone keypads? - 1 Oct 15
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 is one side of tin foil shiny, and the other isn't? - 24 Sep 15
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!