Podcasts by James OBriens Mystery Hour
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Why don't GIFs have sound? from 2023-11-23T14:22
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Where does all the blood go? from 2023-11-16T15:11
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Why do so many people struggle with H? from 2023-11-09T14:55
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Where have all the kippers gone? from 2023-11-02T14:21
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Where are the whites of their eyes? from 2023-10-19T14:57
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Never seen a seagull in a tree... from 2023-10-12T13:43
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Sleep paralysis - what's that about? from 2023-10-05T14:27
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Why does other people's cooking taste better? from 2023-09-28T13:29
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Why can't I get drunk? from 2023-09-21T14:18
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Where do the doves go? from 2023-09-14T15:10
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Is there an in-between accent? from 2023-09-07T13:30
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Ham - what's that about? from 2023-08-31T14:35
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How redheads are different from 2023-08-24T14:33
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What do moths get out of wool? from 2023-08-17T15:26
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Do rats avoid mice? from 2023-08-10T15:54
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Why does your tongue get stuck on cold things? from 2023-08-03T19:08
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Why do our bodies wear out? from 2023-07-13T14:52
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Why do some people sneeze so violently? from 2023-07-06T16:33
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Why do I need a point on my knife? from 2023-06-29T15:06
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Can moths mate with butterflies? from 2023-06-22T14:44
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Man calls about walking dog from 2023-06-08T16:11
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What's the easiest record to break? from 2023-05-25T15:54
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Do birds get better at building nests? from 2023-05-18T15:07
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Why do I keep doing terrible things? from 2023-05-11T14:57
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How do the French impersonate the English? from 2023-05-04T18:47
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Why is lemonade so fizzy? from 2023-04-27T13:55
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Why are my nuts salty? from 2023-04-20T14:30
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Who decides what's fashionable? from 2023-04-13T16:19
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How am I'vulnerable'? from 2023-04-06T14:31
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Why do scabs itch? from 2023-03-30T14:26
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Do farm animals have friends? from 2023-03-23T16:28
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Why does this song make me feel sick? from 2023-03-16T14:32
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Why is my cat freaking out? from 2023-03-09T16:20
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Why do babies struggle to burp? from 2023-03-02T14:38
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Where am I allowed to be naked? from 2023-02-23T19:00
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Seedless grapes? from 2023-02-09T17:53
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Fresh water and salt water fish? from 2023-02-02T16:10
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Harvey is James' no.1 fan - 4 Feb 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also - do it really need a coffin?!
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Why 'Luke' warm? - 28 Jan 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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I think we caught someone out cheating - 21 Jan 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Can you fire a gun in space?
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jan 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Ok let's stop on the duvet question - 7 Jan 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Will humans get taller and what use is a spoon in a bottle of your prosecco?
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Why do bagels have holes? - 17 Dec 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do people kiss under mistletoe? - 10 Dec 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why aren't we allowed to close the blinds on a plane during take off? - 3 Dec 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't ladybirds get stuck in spider webs? - 26 Nov 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't the animals we eat get rigor mortis? - 19 Nov 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What is the origin of 'The Penny Drops'? - 12 Nov 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't dolphins get the bends?- 5 Nov 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How are we able to locate sound when it's coming from in front of you? - 22 Oct 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do Elephants have big ears?- 16 Oct 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Make Some Noise Mystery Hour - How can I get my teddy sorted? - 8 Oct 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why are calulators different to phone keypads? - 1 Oct 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is one side of tin foil shiny, and the other isn't? - 24 Sep 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do I go deaf when I yawn? - 17 Sep 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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If i levitate and land, would I be in the same spot? - 10 Sep 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do medical symbols have snakes? - 3 Sep 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do books start a page with capital letters? - 27 Aug 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does a cement mixer go anti clockwise? - 13 Aug 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What was a # before twitter - 6 Aug 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can a dog smell fear? - 30 Jul 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Does Robert De Niro ever die in a film? - 23 Jul 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do ambulances have cat flaps? - 16 Jul 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What is the feeling I get when I think I'm falling? - 9 Jul 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can you be stung by a stinging nettle once it is cut?- 2 Jul 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does Prince Edward have so many uniforms? - 25 Jun 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What do people practice tattoos on? - 18 Jun 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do some eggs have chickens in? - 11 Jun 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is he called 007 - 4 Jun 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What song does an ice cream van play?- 28 May 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does my milk get a skin on it? - 21 May 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do dipomatic cars have special number plates? - 14 May 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Where is the line when it comes to buying a Saveloy from up north to down south? - 7 May 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What are those things that look like bird houses at the side of the road?- 30 Apr 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why can i only lift the top left of my lip? - 23 Apr 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do I get static from my car trips? - 16 Apr 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do pencils have a B in their name? - 19 Mar 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can you tickle in wrestling? - 12 Mar 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do I always need a wee when i get to my front door? - 5 Mar 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can you batter a Savaloy? - 26 Feb 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can I paint my ex girlfriends dog for Valentines day? - 12 Feb 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is the moon level with my plane? - 5 Feb 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do I become a private detective? - 29 Jan 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is it called pins and needles? - 22 Jan 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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what is a brownie in motion? - 15 Jan 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do only cats purr? - 8 Jan 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Christmas Special Mystery Hour - 18 Dec 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do extras talk on set? - 11 Dec 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is it called a skip?- 4 Dec 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What determines your handidness? - 27 Nov 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can a love bird live alone?- 21 Nov 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do animals have left or right paw prefernces? - 13 Nov 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does my nans apple tree also grow pears?- 6 Nov 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can we ever grow wings through evolution - 24 Oct 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do air stewards sit facing backwards on flights? - 16 Oct 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Make Some Noise Mystery Hour special - 9 Oct 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is the moon always dull in photos? - 2 Oct 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do I float in all swimming pools? - 25 Sep 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How can adding water to noodles create more calories?- 18 Sep 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Where does the squared come from in E=MC2? - 11 Sep 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can chickens be born as twins if an egg as two yolks? - 4 Sep 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can being cold, give you a cold? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, listen on Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
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Can you see the American flag on the moon through a telescope?- 28 Aug 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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You're arrested on a plane: what Country are you tried in? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM
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Can animals get jet lag? - 14 Aug 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do we fly with the dead? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is catchup version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour; to join the game call 0345 60 60 973 on Thursdays
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Why are they called Spring Rolls? - 7 Aug 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
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How far can the human eye see?- 31 Jul 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why are some insects 'dragons'? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
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Why does black get hotter in the sun?- 24 Jul 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How much does money cost to make? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973
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Why does your voice change on Helium? - 17 Jul 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't freezers have a light? - 10 Jul 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why are there safety caps on kid's vitamins, but not on alcohol? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour, which broadcasts every Thursday at 12PM
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Why are bricks in amsterdam houses so small? - 3 Jul 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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Why are they called Tories? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. Catch it live on Thursdays at 12PM on LBC Radio
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Why does my cat like my swim wear? - 26 Jun 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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How were magnets discovered? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's infamous mystery hour. Live, weekly at 12PM Thursdays on LBC
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Can dogs control the wagging of their tails? - 19 Jun 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do Bees Sting? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can a Boeing 747 Loop the Loop?- 12 Jun 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does your skin go wrinkly in the bath? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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When does the sky start? - 5 Jun 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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When do your arms stop growing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do Chickens keep laying eggs even if they don't hatch? - 22 May 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't we laugh in different languages? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 15 May 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't birds on telephone wires, frazzle? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Ice...what's that about? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is it not over until the fat lady sings? - 8 May 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Tchaikovsky absolutely slaps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James eats humble pie in Mystery Hour- 1 May 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Where can one Royal wee? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do we have hung and hang?- 24 Apr 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why am I 6 foot under? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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The mystery of the measuring stick and Chickens - 17 Apr 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why am I cheesed off? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do Irons not have an on or off switch? - 10 Apr 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Bingo numbers...why? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What is a 1st or 2nd world country? - 3 Apr 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Pub names: why must they contain a limb? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do bell ringers play sheet music? - 27 Mar 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Who pilots if both the pilots can't pilot? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can the police just take your car like in films? - 20 Mar 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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When was the first world border drawn? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do magnets work in space?- 6 Mar 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do I traditionally take my husband's name? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do we say pop your clogs?- 27 Feb 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do you get cranes up the top of buildings? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does the moon depending on the day seem larger or smaller?r - 20 Feb 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is it no.10 if there aren't 10 houses? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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When did the Mixtape start?- 13 Feb 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What's the origin of Money? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can a Judge be called up to go on Jury duty?- 6 Feb 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Leg hair, armpit hair... beard? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do coins but not bank notes have dates on? - 30 Jan 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Pigs: where do they sleep? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What qualifications do you need to be a vicar? - 23 Jan 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seatbelts on Trains? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Who invented swimming? - 16 Jan 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What was the earliest recorded piece of music? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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When does a murder become an assasination?- 9 Jan 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do men have nipples? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Where does the phrase hard cheese come from? - 2 Jan 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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I'm about to have a very important dining experience; advice please? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Does the sun have weather? - 12 Dec 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why isn't there a phonetic alphabet for numbers? If you took all boats out of the ocean, would the sea-level drop?
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More rain; more snails? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do you explain colours to blind people? - 28 Nov 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do Bees seek death? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do stars twinkle? - 21 Nov 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do stars twinkle, and planets don't? When did the early ages finish? What is the definition of classical music? And other mysteries.
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Can we say that on the radio? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is HP sauce HP Sauce? - 14 Nov 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can we have Mystery Hour on a Friday? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do you build a house on a slope? 7th Nov from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
how do you build a house on a slope, how high can fireworks go, does an aeroplane become lighter after food has been consumed?
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Apples are seeds, so why aren't all apples trees?. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can honey be mass produced? 24th Oct from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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?
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How does the urban fox find water? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does my tummy rumble? 17th Oct from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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?
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Did Stonehenge have a roof? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What has happened to thin sliced bread? 10th Oct from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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?
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Why does Monopoly's commission have a Monopoly on Monopolies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How long is the umbilicle cord? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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?
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What happens to doves when they are released? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens to doves when thet are released?
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Why do towels get dirty? 26th Sept from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If we're clean when we use a towel, then why do towel's get dirty? Why do dogs lift a paw when they're paying attention and can you change your godparents?
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Can I ask a motoring question? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Who made the first cake? 19th September from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Did the big bang take place in silent darkness? Can a bird be called pregnant if she carries an egg? Does bubble bath make a bath warmer?
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Pilots? Always on the left hand side of the cockpit? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can Astronauts cry in space? - 12 Sep 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why is fat flammable, does blood get thinner in winter, and why do flies always die on their backs? And other mysteries...
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Why does the monopoly's commission have a monopoly? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What is a decibel? - 5 Sep 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could Chickens survive a fall from a tall building? What is a decibel? Why does salt melt ice? And other mysteries...
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Why does a crow dictate distance? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Is an apple alive? 29th August from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Washing Up - why the word 'up'? how tall do you have to be to not be affected by cutting raw onions and how do you treat restless leg syndrome?
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Why are objects in the rear-view mirror larger than they appear? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't we eat blue food? 22nd August from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is a banana a herb, when do wasps sleep, why don't you see stars behind moonwalkers and why do estate agents always sponsor fetes?
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Why are mushy pea tins smaller? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How many cows does it take to make a pint of milk? 8th August from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions on Mystery hour today included: what does a barbecue mean, how do we know the atomic clock is accurate and how do they work out the bills for the street lights?
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Where does the word 'lanky' come from? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why aren't there instructions on how to use toothpaste? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Talcum Powder? Why are dusters yellow, Where are all the stag beetles, Can space get too full? Why are south facing gardens better?
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Why do flights fluctuate in price so much? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't dogs eat us? 25th July from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: Is sound quality in film getting worse? Why are people coated in iodine before an operation? Does water reduce friction and why are peeled frozen prawns soft?
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Why do MPs get such long holidays? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does Nelson face that way? - 18 Jul 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why does the Queen's head face left on a stamp, how do fans make hot air cold? Why does honeysuckle smell more at night? When after the Norman conquest did we start to speak English again? And more...
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How do they decide where to put bus stops? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What is 20/20 vision? 11th July from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why are most batteries round, what is 20/20 vision, is the emergency siren copyrighted and why are there silent words in the English language?
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Do you get fat insects? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do your eyelids puff up when you're tired? 4th July from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do your eyelids puff up when you're tired. Why are some counties 'shires' and do Downing Street have to reply to all letters?
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Do they copyright crosswords? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How much saliva do we produce each day? 27th June from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's questions included: How much saliva do we produce in a day, can different breeds of birds understand each other, what is 'duff' as in 'up the duff'? Plus why do Americans swap their fork t...
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Do trees stop cleaning the air in winter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do pigeons nod their heads when they walk?- 20 Jun 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do men lose their hair? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do babies have different blood to their mothers? 13 June 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What would happen if all the ice caps melted, do we defy age if we travel in space, is it true that dolphins are the only other creature to enjoy sexual relations?
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Why do you get 7 years of bad luck if you break a mirror? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why are woodlice called cheesy bugs? 6th June from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do old buildings have an X or S on the side, where does the expression 'house on fire' come from and if the tide goes out here, is it going in somewhere else?
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Is there a point at which things can't get hotter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Where do all the dead deer go? 30th May from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lottery Bonus Ball, Police Horses, Lazy Susan, Where do all the dead Deer go?
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How and why do our taste buds mature? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What's better for you, bread or toast? 16th May from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's healthier bread or toast, where does the saying 'pass the buck' come from and is old fat in the body really old or does it keep renewing itself?
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What do they do with amputated limbs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does my ear smell of cheese? 9th May from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour today included: what's the difference between a jacket and a blazer, why do we brush our teeth with cold water and why does it smell of cheese behind Mustapha's ear?
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When did diamonds become popular? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How far does daylight stretch? - 2 May 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who was the fat lady in the phrase, 'the fat lady sings?', how far does daylight stretch and how does someone become a saint?
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Why do clocks go clockwise? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do some people have curly hair? 25th April from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's questions included: whats the point of having a letter box at the bottom of the door and Kids want to know why don't windows wind all the way down in the back seats?
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Why can't we get a more accurate due date for babies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can violinists be left handed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions this week included: do baby girls have eggs that could be fertilised, how do they remove a Banksy painting from the wall, why are vehicle tyres black and can music really be ...
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How does the The Royal Mint decide how much money to print? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can you make a pigeon explode? 28th March from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Any truth in a saying that if 2 people pour from the same t-pot they'll have ginger twins? Could a tree remain green all year round if the weather stayed the same?
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What crisp flavour is ?cool orginal?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is Hippos milk pink? 21st March from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could you fly through Saturn and Jupiter as surrounded by gas? Why is hippos milk pink? Why are hardback books published before paperbacks?
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Why do politicians bob? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do we say 'Bully for you'? 14th March from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do we say 6th round of FA cup, how do you explain a lump in the throat, what makes it a controlled explosion and can you be tickiled to death?
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Will tidal power effect the moon? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is the Isle of Dogs called the Isle of Dogs? - 7 Mar 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included-Why is a fan oven hotter than other ovens?; Why does white wine give you headaches but red wine doesn't?; Where does the phrase 'best foot forward' come from?; Why are ther...
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What do they do with olive pits? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why is it called 'how's your father'? 28th Feb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: why do we call it 'how's your father'? why don't plane wheels skid backwards when the plane lands and why is chicken pox given that title?
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Who invented calories? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why aren't clouds disturbed when you fly through them? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens to a cow's udders if she's not milked? What are the secret herb and spices in KFC? Why is it easier to sleep on your side and is there another name for horsemeat?
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Why do chefs wear patterned trousers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do animals have accents? 14th Feb '13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour today included, Are pancakes, cakes? Do animals have accents, why do we use the expression 'pear shaped' and why do we drink brandy when we're ill?
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Do emergency service vehicles have set speed limits? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Can dogs suck through a straw - 7 Feb 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: Why could you see the moon this morning? How do cows produce so much fat? And, why is a landing in a house called a landing?
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How tall does a building have to be considered a skyscraper? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Did dinosaurs have genitalia? Jan 31st from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: why is there a purple rubber band on asparagus, what's the highest a bird can fly, have cats eyes stopped working and why do so many American words seem to be missing vowels?
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Chris Moyles pops in to ask a question from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 24 Jan 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Could the Prime Minister change the colour of the 10 Downing St door? Who decided an x was a kiss at the end of a letter, and why doesn't central locking in a car work on some drives.
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Why does sunlight fade things? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - How does an ice spike form in a bird bath? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why can't you get alcohol patches? Ice spike in bird bath? Do ants drown?
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How do scallops multiply? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Will sat nav work when you're 30,000ft up in a plane? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour today included, why does it take so long to fly to Australia, will sat nav work when you're high up in a plane, why don't the apostles have surnames and why are women referred to as bi...
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Can you take a fish to the vets? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - gammon and ham, the difference? 3rd Jan 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the difference between gammon and ham, why do we clink our glasses and say 'cheers', what does Tog mean for a duvet and do you use more battery when you make a call rather than receive one?
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Why isn't the Queen's portrait up to date on the latest notes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What note is the bong on Big Ben? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Question's today included: Big Ben's bong, why does garlic permiate from your skin the next day, where does the word wages come from and where does the expression 'cold turkey' come from?
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Where do flies go when it rains? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - how do touch screens work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, if you wear a coat indoors, do you ruin the benefit when you go outside, why is time measured in 60s? Will sons always be taller than their mothers? And many more...
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How does a moth know what colour it is? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - can a dog hair grow in human skin? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Can the internet be turned off? Is there a height restriction in basketball, what happens to the turkeys that Obama pardons for thanksgiving and can birds fly backwards?
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Why don't birds interbreed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - Why don't we bleed extensively during surgery?- 15 Nov 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What did they do before toothpaste? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - Why do girls courtsey and boys bow? - 8 Nov 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens to the crusts of loaves when supermarkets make pre-packed sandwiches? Why don't you get sleep in your eye if you sleep during the day? Why do some stars twinkle when others don't?
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Where was world's first ever embassy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - how are feet measured for shoes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
what's the difference between moths and butteflies, how do you measure people's feet, origin of word 'goody 2 shoes' and why do we say 'take' soup?
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Why do people speak louder after drinking alcohol? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - Can you make water? - 18 Oct 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does mint toothpaste make you cold? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - What does the saying raining cats and dogs really mean? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does the saying raining cats and dogs really mean? Do own goals count to a players goal tally? How to guide dogs know where to go? What is the oldest company? Why can't you store light?
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 21st June from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why are restaurant signs shown using a spoon and fork? - 4 Oct 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions included: would you have an explosion in your body if you ate a mentos then drank a cola drink, why does porridge stick in a non stick pan, who's 'Bob' in Bob's your uncle an...
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Can bees get lost? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - why do macaroons have rice paper on the bottom? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions included: why do dogs circle before lying down, who decided where north and south was on the earth, is the oil a natural lubricant for the earth, why does white paint make a room echo more?
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What happens if you refuse to give your name when you're arrested? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - why does writing on paper make it curl? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: If we have Kingdoms, why don't we have Queendoms? Why do builders put coins in the Eaves of houses, why don't biscuits disintergrate as quickly when the tea is hot and why...
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Do pigs get sunburn? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why is it called a grand slam? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do fingers go wrinkly in the bath, the difference between single and double cream, why can't hoovers go all the way up the stairs and would bread go mouldy in space?
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Why is tinfoil only shiny on one side? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - Why don't hungry foxes eat pigeons? - 6 Sep 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do they make firework shapes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - How do bats cling on when they're asleep? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: Why do you find silver spoons when digging in foundations? If the fridge is full does it use up more energy and what does the expression 'Scot Free' mean?
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Where do gold nuggets come from? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - What's the booby in 'Booby Trapped'? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: What do vegetarians feed their pets, why is there a clip on the top of a McFlurry spoon, why do we say 'Excuse my French' when we swear and why don't we flush loos on a t...
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How did saloon doors keep Western saloons safe at night? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - How do we know when horses are happy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included: Why do they not use lane 1 in the Olympic stadium? Is there a limit to pain, why are some sneezes so loud and what do cyclists do when they need a comfort break?
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What happens when left-hand roads meet right-hand roads? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why does fish and yoghurt make you ill? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour today included the defrosting of chicken, why do we say par boiled and not part boiled, why do they pat down the body of the boxer before a fight and why do they cover up some letters ...
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Why don't flakes melt? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why are their 5 olympic rings? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions today included: first part of the body to develop in the womb, why do we feel sleepy when we're warm, speed of serve in tennis and how do markings stay from a tattoo?
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Why do we have bobbles on bobble hats? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - How do cats get their markings? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions this week included, cats and their markings, why is green associated with envy, who arranged the order of the podium at the Olympics, and why is the sausage dish called 'toad in the hole'?
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Why do we always have salt and pepper on the table? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour - Why is a tennis ball green? 12 Jul 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't ducks get frostbite? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - can you wear a toupee in your passport picture? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions today included: Would life exist if we didn't have the magnetic field, are you allowed to wear a toupee in a passport and why is shortcut pastry called shortcrust?
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Why do some people sink? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - why don't we have female composers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions today included: how deep is the Thames at low tide, why don't we have female composers, why is wet hair darker and why do damp cloths pick up more liquid compared to a dry cl...
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Why does life seem to go faster when you're older? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why are mens trouser parts called flies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do men get a shiny head when they go bald? Why do they put water bottles by tyres in Madeira? Why do drummers put the sticks under their nose and how do they know how much mileage a footballer ...
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Why do escalator hand rails move faster than the steps? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why do pigeons have manky feet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions today included why do pigeons have manky feet, how do they concentrate orange juice, why aren't flying insects beaten to the ground with rain and is any other national anthem...
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What causes us to 'snearly'? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why does salt make slugs melt? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mystery hour questions today included, salt making slugs melt, why would a bird's egg be in a hanging basket and why do you get no light from a black hole?
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Why do we call them 'Cabinet' ministers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Why aren't there jokes on lolly sticks? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is the word Jubilee connected to royalty, why aren't there jokes on lolly sticks and why do we say the Queen is Queen of England and not of Britain or beyond?
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Do we really eat spiders at night? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery hour - Do dogs get stung by stinging nettles? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions included, dogs getting stung by stinging nettles, burnt human bones, why do we get a lump in our throat and why do cab companies use the term 'roger'?
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Can worms climb trees, if so, how? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour: Do Birds Get Jet Lag? Thurs 17th May from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Questions today included, cutting the wedding cake, cutting the nose of the cheese, a pan of water not boiling over when you put a wooden spoon on top and do birds ever get jet lag?
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Do fish get thirsty? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Mystery Hour: Who owns the moon? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's free Mystery Hour download including questions such as: who owns the moon, how do slugs decide which plants to eat and why don't they serve tinned spaghetti in greasy spoons?
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Why are insects so quick to get away? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do some words become swear words? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What causes the massive lumps on trees? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do pathologists manage to find dental records? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What's the difference between toilet paper and tissue paper? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why are corned beef tins designed the way they are? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What makes you a morning person? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do I start up my own country? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why can't you get blackcurrants in America? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why don't squirrels eat conkers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What came first, the colour orange or the fruit orange? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 28 Sep 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do they sell popcorn in the cinema? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also weddings and asking just too much of your friends and family
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Sep 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 7 Sep 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien - Mystery Hour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
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Why X symbolises a kiss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, when a tunnel is being built how is the water kept back?
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Why can we hold our pee until wee see the toilet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How do the Chinese run a library? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why do people have surnames named after colours? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do babies get hayfever?
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If you drink a hot drink in hot weather does it cool you down? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does the phrase 'get off your high horse' mean?
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Why are some chocolates wrapped in foil? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is there a relationship between spicy foods and late pregnancy?
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When do you stop falling out of bed?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why are cans a certain size?
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Why is the bee a symbol of Manchester? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How thick does glass have to be before you can't see through it? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do ducks know how many ducklings they have? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why throw salt over your shoulder? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Like it or lump it - the origin of that! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why is compost in litre?
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Why do we call cats 'pussy'? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Watch modelling - why are the hands in the same place? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why do we have candles on cakes?
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Gary is going to call back next week.. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also where does the phrase 'penny drop' come from?
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Could the Queen just say no? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also do a smoker's lungs ever return to a non-smoker's lung after they quit?
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The first time a baby's heart beats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also tides, banks and landing strips
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Are bogeys nutritional? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why heart shapes don't really look like hearts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also is chicken pox worse for adults?
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Can kangaroos swim? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Identical sisters, identical brothers... But identical children?
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A dead squirrel landed on my head from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also what does SIC stand for?
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Why don't I salivate when I see a cow, but do when I see a steak? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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What's up with the washing machine? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, why do ducks walk in a straight line?
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What does the X mean in LAX? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If people can whistle in tune,why can't they sing in tune?
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How do sat navs know where traffic is? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Would stomach acid burn your skin? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?
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James O'Brien - The Whole Show - 25 Nov 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
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Why are the keys on a piano black and white? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also - do you sweat in water?
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Where was the first ever University? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Do animals learn to run faster? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?
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A special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?
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Why do my headphones get tangled up?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How are the letters on bus stops decided? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?
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How do the police name their operations? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?
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When does a Master become a Mr? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?
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Can a swan break your arm? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also when was the first ever puzzle?
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Food fads - how do they come about? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?
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Why are all bubbles white? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?
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Another Mystery Hour With Many Belly Laughs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Why did my water freeze? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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Why is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your mysteries answered...
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How do you know not to fall out of bed?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why do we use a pencil to vote
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 9 Jun 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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Sliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour
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Mystery Hour - 26 May 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 19 May 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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Mystery Hour - 12 May 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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Toilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!
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Queen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?
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What's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?
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Do snails go to high areas because they know they are going to die - 14 Apr 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also why do you keep your elbows off the table?
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Why is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the difference between a pea and a bean?
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Can you watch your eyes move - 17 Mar 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also can you have 2 different bugs at once?
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Did the crew eat Babe the pig? - 10 Mar 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also 1,2,3,4....and why 5,6,7,8 Why?
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Why do we cheers 3 times? - 3 Mar 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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!
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If you are a Sir can your partner have a title? - 25 Feb 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are animals left handed or right handed?
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What time zone is space on? - 18 Feb 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One caller thinks he has an answer based on trying to save a rabbit's life
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Who is the one hit wonder?- 11 Feb 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also is a pond ever larger than a lake?
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Mystery Hour: Who owns the moon? from 2012-05-10T13:41:09
Today's free Mystery Hour download including questions such as: who owns the moon, how do slugs decide which plants to eat and why don't they serve tinned spaghetti in greasy spoons?
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Mystery Hour: Who owns the moon? from 2012-05-10T13:41:09
Today's free Mystery Hour download including questions such as: who owns the moon, how do slugs decide which plants to eat and why don't they serve tinned spaghetti in greasy spoons?
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Mystery Hour: Who owns the moon? from 2012-05-10T13:41:09
Today's free Mystery Hour download including questions such as: who owns the moon, how do slugs decide which plants to eat and why don't they serve tinned spaghetti in greasy spoons?
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