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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

English, Comedy, 1 season, 505 episodes, 1 day, 11 hours, 34 minutes
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If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
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What do continuity announcers do the rest of the time?

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2/22/202443 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why do kids fear the dark?

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2/15/202445 minutes, 8 seconds
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How portable is DNA?

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2/8/202446 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why are so many people right-handed?

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2/1/202444 minutes, 18 seconds
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Where are all the great white sharks?

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1/25/202445 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why so many saints in Cornwall?

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1/18/202445 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why does my tea taste so awful?

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1/11/202446 minutes, 2 seconds
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Birds on one leg?

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1/4/202446 minutes, 52 seconds
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The origin of 'black and white'?

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12/21/202351 minutes, 25 seconds
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A lot of confusion over water vapour

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12/14/202346 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why do some people have more empathy?

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12/7/202346 minutes, 25 seconds
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What's Brexit got to do with my bin?

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11/30/202345 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why don't GIFs have sound?

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11/23/202346 minutes, 20 seconds
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Where does all the blood go?

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11/16/202345 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why do so many people struggle with H?

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11/9/202344 minutes, 25 seconds
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Where have all the kippers gone?

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11/2/202344 minutes, 55 seconds
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Where are the whites of their eyes?

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10/19/202345 minutes, 42 seconds
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Never seen a seagull in a tree...

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10/12/202359 minutes, 17 seconds
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Sleep paralysis - what's that about?

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10/5/202347 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why does other people's cooking taste better?

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9/28/202344 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why can't I get drunk?

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9/21/202347 minutes, 17 seconds
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Where do the doves go?

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9/14/202346 minutes, 24 seconds
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Is there an in-between accent?

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9/7/202348 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ham - what's that about?

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8/31/202348 minutes, 52 seconds
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How redheads are different

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8/24/202348 minutes, 25 seconds
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What do moths get out of wool?

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8/17/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Do rats avoid mice?

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8/10/202348 minutes, 46 seconds
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Why does your tongue get stuck on cold things?

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8/3/202346 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why do our bodies wear out?

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7/13/202349 minutes, 11 seconds
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Why do some people sneeze so violently?

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7/6/202347 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why do I need a point on my knife?

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6/29/202347 minutes, 22 seconds
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Can moths mate with butterflies?

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6/22/202339 minutes, 34 seconds
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Man calls about walking dog

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6/8/202346 minutes, 50 seconds
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Biscuits in lukewarm tea?

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6/1/202346 minutes, 6 seconds
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What's the easiest record to break?

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5/25/202347 minutes, 14 seconds
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Do birds get better at building nests?

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5/18/202346 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why do I keep doing terrible things?

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5/11/202344 minutes, 25 seconds
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How do the French impersonate the English?

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5/4/202346 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why is lemonade so fizzy?

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4/27/202343 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why are my nuts salty?

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4/20/202347 minutes, 4 seconds
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Who decides what's fashionable?

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4/13/202345 minutes, 30 seconds
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How am I 'vulnerable'?

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4/6/202345 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why do scabs itch?

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3/30/202344 minutes, 47 seconds
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Do farm animals have friends?

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3/23/202345 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why does this song make me feel sick?

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3/16/202345 minutes, 55 seconds
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Why is my cat freaking out?

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3/9/202349 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why do babies struggle to burp?

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3/2/202345 minutes, 6 seconds
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Where am I allowed to be naked?

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2/23/202344 minutes, 6 seconds
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Seedless grapes?

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2/9/202345 minutes, 59 seconds
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Fresh water and salt water fish?

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2/2/202344 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why are they called Tories?

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1/26/202346 minutes, 48 seconds
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Where does wind come from?

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1/19/202346 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why don't we eat turkey eggs?

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1/12/202346 minutes, 53 seconds
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Whites of the eyes?

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1/5/202348 minutes, 27 seconds
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Statistically, the trickiest sport?

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12/22/202249 minutes, 52 seconds
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What's heavier: still or sparkling?

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12/15/202244 minutes, 1 second
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Throwing axes?

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12/8/202245 minutes, 6 seconds
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Can chickens have twins?

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11/24/202245 minutes, 27 seconds
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Tumbling tins?

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11/10/202243 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why no seatbelts on trains?

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11/3/202241 minutes
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What is the most Isolated place in the world?

What is the most Isolated place in the world?
10/27/202242 minutes, 3 seconds
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High calibre mysteries

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10/13/202245 minutes, 16 seconds
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You're both right

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10/6/202247 minutes, 17 seconds
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How do knives work?

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9/29/202245 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why do chameleons camouflage?

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9/22/202242 minutes, 44 seconds
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Car keys on the head?

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9/15/202247 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why is my hair so long?

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9/1/202247 minutes, 23 seconds
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Like riding a bike?

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8/25/202249 minutes, 6 seconds
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How do they make sudoku difficult?

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8/23/202245 minutes, 42 seconds
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Flying Ant Day - what's it all about?

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8/11/202249 minutes, 46 seconds
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The weight of the world?

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8/4/202246 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why do we cry?

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7/28/202250 minutes, 11 seconds
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How do people find their tents at Glastonbury?

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6/30/202249 minutes, 47 seconds
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Coming Soon - The Followers

Hey Mystery Hour listeners, here’s a brand new podcast we think you’d like, called The Followers. Shelagh Fogarty began her LBC career as a guest presenter in 2014, and her balanced and calm presenting style soon earned her a permanent role. Heartbreakingly, it was this calm approach which led to the most harrowing ordeal of Shelagh's life, when a man stalked her for nearly 2 years. In 2017, Shelagh began to notice the same face appearing in crowds, on the tube, outside her work. She dismissed it at first, but then the appearances became more and more frequent and noticeable - he was there when she met friends, when she travelled across London, at her local train station, and even when he followed her home.??The Followers is a 5-part LBC podcast series where Shelagh talks about the disturbing stages she went through during her stalking: dismissing it, fearing it, and feeling powerless as she was forced to live a limited life. The podcast also included conversations with experts and victims, looking at how societal views, misogyny and popular media tropes may be enabling stalkers to commit crimes without intervention.? Shelagh wanted to tell her story and to speak with various experts to understand more about obsessive and controlling behaviour, to deal with what happened to her on a personal level and to help others identify the behaviour that can lead to stalking. All 5 episodes will be available from July 4th exclusively on Global Player. Download it now from the App store or go to https://www.globalplayer.com If you think you or someone you know is being stalked, please call the police or the National stalking helpline on 0808 802 0300
6/28/20226 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why do lullabies work?

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6/23/202247 minutes, 17 seconds
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What about bone transplants?

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6/16/202248 minutes, 21 seconds
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Was the Old Bailey always old?

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6/9/202246 minutes, 16 seconds
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Do cats have their own personal navigation system?

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5/26/202245 minutes, 29 seconds
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Is handwriting inherited?

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5/19/202248 minutes, 53 seconds
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The sawing sound as a plane lands?

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5/12/202247 minutes, 6 seconds
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Do penguins have knees?

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5/5/202249 minutes, 47 seconds
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Flamboyance of flamingos?

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4/28/202246 minutes, 46 seconds
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Is there such thing as a friendly virus?

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4/21/202247 minutes, 36 seconds
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Can I build a zipwire to my neighbour?

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4/7/202247 minutes, 59 seconds
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Does colour exist?

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!
3/31/202247 minutes, 55 seconds
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How did they measure they height of mountains before modern technology?

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3/24/202250 minutes, 18 seconds
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Why do we cover ourselves when we sleep?

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3/17/202245 minutes, 11 seconds
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Where do birds go to die?

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3/10/202246 minutes, 22 seconds
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Momentary deafness in a yawn?

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3/3/202245 minutes, 50 seconds
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Salt and pepper?

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2/17/202245 minutes, 8 seconds
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Morse code in Chinese?

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2/10/202245 minutes, 20 seconds
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Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror?

Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror?
2/3/202244 minutes
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Fire alarm during surgery?

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1/27/202245 minutes, 37 seconds
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Who are the people in my dreams?

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1/13/202247 minutes, 11 seconds
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Qualification? I'm French!

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1/6/202243 minutes, 41 seconds
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Can vets operate on humans?

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12/23/202147 minutes, 45 seconds
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How do you remember things you've forgotten?

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12/16/202147 minutes, 24 seconds
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How many children does Boris Johnson have?

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12/9/202144 minutes, 56 seconds
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The largest UK postcode?

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12/2/202145 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why multiply before addition?

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11/25/202145 minutes, 6 seconds
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Are all bodies of water tidal?

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11/22/202144 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why is the West hillier than the East?

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11/11/202142 minutes, 48 seconds
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How do deaf people learn how to read?

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11/4/202139 minutes, 32 seconds
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Can you be allergic to water?

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10/28/202145 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why don't you forget how to ride a bike?

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10/21/202144 minutes, 45 seconds
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How far can the eye see?

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10/14/202144 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why is it called a 'nuclear football'?

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10/7/202145 minutes, 28 seconds
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How long does a house last?

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9/23/202138 minutes, 48 seconds
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Where does the weight go when you lose it?

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9/16/202145 minutes, 9 seconds
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Why do we get growth spurts?

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9/9/202145 minutes, 17 seconds
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What happens if you object at a wedding?

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9/2/202145 minutes, 50 seconds
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Emergency call with no signal?

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8/12/202147 minutes, 14 seconds
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Is destroying money illegal?

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8/5/202144 minutes, 19 seconds
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Facial recognition for animals?

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7/29/202146 minutes, 32 seconds
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Where do police lineups come from?

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7/15/202145 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why masculine and feminine?

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7/8/202144 minutes, 49 seconds
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Can I get a vaccine for my cold?

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7/1/202147 minutes, 32 seconds
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Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'

Hi, Mystery Hour listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and Oxford and voted as one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers, Peter uses this podcast to speak with some incredible guests looking at topics from around the world that help understand and explain the past, present and future. Guests include former Director of the FBI James Comey and Chinese artist & activist Ai Weiwei. This is a taster of what you can expect from the show. If you like what you hear please search for I’ve Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
7/1/20212 minutes, 42 seconds
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Can the PM be impeached?

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6/17/202145 minutes, 14 seconds
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Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’

Hi Mystery Hour fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’   Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? Join the world’s leading professor of criminology, Prof. David Wilson and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox as they discover what’s really going on behind some of the most notorious crimes.   What do you do with have-a-go heroes who try to stop you robbing a bank? What's it like inside an escalating prison riot? And how do you deal with Britain’s most infamous hitman telling you he's been ordered to kill you? In this podcast series you’ll hear from offenders, the police, crime experts and investigators as we delve into the workings of the criminal mind.   Here’s a sneaky peak and the first Episode drops on Monday 14th June. If you like what you hear search for ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
6/11/20212 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mystery hour

Can a pacemaker win a race? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973
6/10/202144 minutes, 29 seconds
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Age of a pylon?

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5/27/202146 minutes, 1 second
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Roundabout impasse?

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5/20/202145 minutes, 43 seconds
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What is bitcoin?

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5/13/202145 minutes, 36 seconds
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Can a policeman commandeer a vehicle?

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5/6/202145 minutes, 20 seconds
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When did we start eating Spaghetti?

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4/29/202146 minutes, 45 seconds
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Does the Queen write a will?

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3/25/202144 minutes, 7 seconds
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What is a Shanghai in darts?

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3/11/202146 minutes, 31 seconds
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Is a coconut a nut?

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3/5/202145 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why do wet-suits do up at the back?

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2/25/202144 minutes, 42 seconds
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Are viruses really alive?

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2/18/202144 minutes, 51 seconds
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How does the post office sort first/second class post?

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2/11/202144 minutes, 37 seconds
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Can the space-station rust?

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1/28/202144 minutes, 8 seconds
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Two hat tricks in one football match?

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1/21/202145 minutes, 38 seconds
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The First Question of 2021...

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1/14/202144 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why would you call someone 'late'?

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12/21/202045 minutes, 4 seconds
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What is the most photographed object in the world?

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12/10/202043 minutes, 35 seconds
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If I give blood, do I transfer antibodies?

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12/3/202043 minutes, 54 seconds
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What is the whip?

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11/19/202044 minutes, 58 seconds
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Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney

Hi Mystery Hour fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner of a super-rich paedophile who killed himself while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. After hiding for almost a year, she now finds herself facing multiple charges for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually exploit and abuse under-age women which could lead to her spending the rest of her life in jail. In this new podcast series, Hunting Ghislaine, reporter John Sweeney investigates a fairy story which happens the wrong way round, of how a princess ends up accused of being the monster and no-one at all ends up happily ever after. First Episode available 19th November. Listen on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts
11/13/20201 minute, 5 seconds
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Can you lock a plane?

Can you lock a plane?
11/12/202043 minutes, 10 seconds
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Do plants feel pain?

Do plants feel pain?
11/5/202042 minutes, 39 seconds
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Can being cold, give you a cold?

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10/22/202044 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why don't birds on telephone wires, frazzle?

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10/1/202045 minutes, 43 seconds
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Do Planes Honk?

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9/17/202046 minutes, 38 seconds
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You're arrested on a plane: what Country are you tried in?

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8/20/202047 minutes, 39 seconds
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Do we fly with the dead?

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8/13/202045 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?

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7/30/202047 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why are some insects 'dragons'?

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7/23/202047 minutes, 47 seconds
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How much does money cost to make?

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7/16/202049 minutes
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Deja Vu?

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7/2/202046 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why are there safety caps on kid's vitamins, but not on alcohol?

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6/18/202048 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why are they called Tories?

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6/4/202050 minutes, 9 seconds
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How were magnets discovered?

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5/27/202048 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why do Bees Sting?

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5/14/202049 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why does your skin go wrinkly in the bath?

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4/30/202049 minutes, 46 seconds
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When do your arms stop growing?

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4/16/202049 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why don't we laugh in different languages?

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3/5/202045 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ice...what's that about?

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2/28/202045 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tchaikovsky absolutely slaps

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2/20/202045 minutes, 44 seconds
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Where can one Royal wee?

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2/7/202045 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why am I 6 foot under?

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1/31/202045 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why am I cheesed off?

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1/24/202046 minutes, 3 seconds
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Bingo numbers...why?

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1/16/202033 minutes, 36 seconds
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Pub names: why must they contain a limb?

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1/9/202046 minutes, 16 seconds
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Who pilots if both the pilots can't pilot?

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1/2/202048 minutes, 49 seconds
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When was the first world border drawn?

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12/19/201946 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why do I traditionally take my husband's name?

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12/5/201948 minutes, 24 seconds
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How do you get cranes up the top of buildings?

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12/2/201946 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why is it no.10 if there aren't 10 houses?

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11/28/201947 minutes, 15 seconds
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What's the origin of Money?

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11/14/201945 minutes, 47 seconds
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Leg hair, armpit hair... beard?

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11/7/201945 minutes, 2 seconds
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Pigs: where do they sleep?

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10/31/201942 minutes, 6 seconds
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Seatbelts on Trains?

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10/24/201942 minutes, 41 seconds
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What was the earliest recorded piece of music?

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10/3/201943 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why do men have nipples?

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9/19/201942 minutes, 59 seconds
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I'm about to have a very important dining experience; advice please?

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9/11/201944 minutes, 28 seconds
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More rain; more snails?

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8/29/201946 minutes, 9 seconds
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Do Bees seek death?

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8/8/201944 minutes, 58 seconds
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Can we say that on the radio?

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8/1/201946 minutes, 55 seconds
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Can we have Mystery Hour on a Friday?

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7/30/201946 minutes, 47 seconds
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Apples are seeds, so why aren't all apples trees?.

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7/18/201947 minutes, 14 seconds
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How does the urban fox find water?

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7/10/201943 minutes, 16 seconds
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Did Stonehenge have a roof?

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7/10/201941 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why does Monopoly's commission have a Monopoly on Monopolies?

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7/10/201944 minutes, 26 seconds
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What happens to doves when they are released?

What happens to doves when thet are released?
6/20/201943 minutes, 59 seconds
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Can I ask a motoring question?

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6/13/201947 minutes, 40 seconds
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Pilots? Always on the left hand side of the cockpit?

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6/6/201944 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why does the monopoly's commission have a monopoly?

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5/16/201944 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why does a crow dictate distance?

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5/9/201946 minutes, 55 seconds
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Why are objects in the rear-view mirror larger than they appear?

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5/2/201944 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why are mushy pea tins smaller?

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!
4/25/201943 minutes, 53 seconds
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Where does the word 'lanky' come from?

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4/18/201945 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why do flights fluctuate in price so much?

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4/11/201945 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why do MPs get such long holidays?

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3/28/201944 minutes, 2 seconds
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How do they decide where to put bus stops?

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3/22/201944 minutes, 28 seconds
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Do you get fat insects?

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3/22/201945 minutes, 22 seconds
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Do they copyright crosswords?

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3/7/201944 minutes, 41 seconds
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Do trees stop cleaning the air in winter?

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2/28/201943 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why do men lose their hair?

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2/14/201943 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why do you get 7 years of bad luck if you break a mirror?

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2/7/201945 minutes, 37 seconds
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Is there a point at which things can't get hotter?

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1/31/201944 minutes, 25 seconds
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How and why do our taste buds mature?

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1/24/201946 minutes, 29 seconds
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What do they do with amputated limbs?

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1/17/201944 minutes, 55 seconds
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When did diamonds become popular?

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1/10/201944 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why do clocks go clockwise?

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1/3/201946 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why can't we get a more accurate due date for babies?

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12/20/201847 minutes, 50 seconds
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How does the The Royal Mint decide how much money to print?

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12/13/201839 minutes, 38 seconds
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What crisp flavour is ?cool orginal??

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12/6/201847 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why do politicians bob?

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11/29/201843 minutes, 25 seconds
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Will tidal power effect the moon?

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11/22/201843 minutes, 11 seconds
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What do they do with olive pits?

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11/8/201841 minutes, 39 seconds
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Who invented calories?

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11/1/201842 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why do chefs wear patterned trousers?

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10/25/201838 minutes, 15 seconds
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Do emergency service vehicles have set speed limits?

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10/18/201842 minutes, 15 seconds
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How tall does a building have to be considered a skyscraper?

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10/11/201843 minutes, 2 seconds
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Chris Moyles pops in to ask a question

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10/4/201843 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why does sunlight fade things?

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9/27/201843 minutes, 33 seconds
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How do scallops multiply?

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9/13/201842 minutes, 36 seconds
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Can you take a fish to the vets?

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9/6/201843 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why isn't the Queen's portrait up to date on the latest notes?

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8/30/201844 minutes, 22 seconds
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Where do flies go when it rains?

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8/9/201844 minutes, 58 seconds
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How does a moth know what colour it is?

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8/2/201838 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why don't birds interbreed?

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7/26/201847 minutes, 1 second
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What did they do before toothpaste?

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7/19/201843 minutes
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Where was world's first ever embassy?

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7/12/201843 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why do people speak louder after drinking alcohol?

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7/5/201840 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why does mint toothpaste make you cold?

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6/28/201845 minutes, 12 seconds
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 21st June

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6/27/201845 minutes, 31 seconds
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Can bees get lost?

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6/7/201844 minutes, 7 seconds
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What happens if you refuse to give your name when you're arrested?

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5/24/201844 minutes, 55 seconds
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Do pigs get sunburn?

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5/17/201842 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why is tinfoil only shiny on one side?

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5/10/201844 minutes, 22 seconds
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How do they make firework shapes?

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5/3/201844 minutes, 22 seconds
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Where do gold nuggets come from?

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4/26/201845 minutes, 34 seconds
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How did saloon doors keep Western saloons safe at night?

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4/19/201844 minutes, 26 seconds
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What happens when left-hand roads meet right-hand roads?

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4/12/201843 minutes, 17 seconds
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Why don't flakes melt?

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3/29/201836 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why do we have bobbles on bobble hats?

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3/22/201842 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why do we always have salt and pepper on the table?

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3/15/201840 minutes, 55 seconds
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Why don't ducks get frostbite?

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3/8/201842 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why do some people sink?

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!
3/1/201842 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why does life seem to go faster when you're older?

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
2/22/201841 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why do escalator hand rails move faster than the steps?

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
2/15/201841 minutes, 7 seconds
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What causes us to 'snearly'?

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
2/8/201840 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why do we call them 'Cabinet' ministers?

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
2/2/201842 minutes, 57 seconds
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Do we really eat spiders at night?

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!
1/25/201842 minutes, 26 seconds
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Can worms climb trees, if so, how?

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!
1/18/201837 minutes, 52 seconds
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Do fish get thirsty?

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!
1/11/201842 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why are insects so quick to get away?

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!
1/4/201843 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why do some words become swear words?

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!
12/21/201744 minutes, 27 seconds
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What causes the massive lumps on trees?

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!
12/19/201739 minutes, 46 seconds
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How do pathologists manage to find dental records?

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!
12/7/201741 minutes, 57 seconds
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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!
11/30/201743 minutes, 1 second
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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!
11/23/201742 minutes, 14 seconds
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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!
11/16/201741 minutes, 27 seconds
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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!
11/9/201741 minutes, 49 seconds
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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!
11/3/201739 minutes, 25 seconds
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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!
10/19/201742 minutes, 32 seconds
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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!
10/13/201743 minutes, 17 seconds
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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!
9/28/201741 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why do they sell popcorn in the cinema?

Also weddings and asking just too much of your friends and family
9/21/201742 minutes, 24 seconds
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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!
9/14/201740 minutes, 22 seconds
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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!
9/7/201743 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
8/31/201748 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why X symbolises a kiss

Also, when a tunnel is being built how is the water kept back?
8/10/201744 minutes, 28 seconds
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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!
8/4/201746 minutes, 44 seconds
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Who is Pete?

Also running Mice!
7/27/201743 minutes, 31 seconds
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Custard slices - really?

Also why do bees love lavender?
7/20/201743 minutes, 29 seconds
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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!
7/14/201743 minutes, 48 seconds
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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!
7/6/201740 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why do people have surnames named after colours?

Do babies get hayfever?
6/30/201745 minutes, 47 seconds
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If you drink a hot drink in hot weather does it cool you down?

What does the phrase 'get off your high horse' mean?
6/22/201742 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why are some chocolates wrapped in foil?

Is there a relationship between spicy foods and late pregnancy?
6/8/201743 minutes, 3 seconds
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When do you stop falling out of bed?!

Also why are cans a certain size?
6/1/201743 minutes, 26 seconds
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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!
5/26/201743 minutes, 49 seconds
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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!
5/18/201738 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
5/11/201743 minutes, 20 seconds
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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!
5/4/201743 minutes, 2 seconds
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Like it or lump it - the origin of that!

Why is compost in litre?
4/27/201743 minutes, 33 seconds
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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!
4/20/201744 minutes, 24 seconds
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Watch modelling - why are the hands in the same place?

Also why do we have candles on cakes?
4/6/201744 minutes, 19 seconds
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Gary is going to call back next week..

Also where does the phrase 'penny drop' come from?
3/30/201735 minutes, 55 seconds
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Could the Queen just say no?

Also do a smoker's lungs ever return to a non-smoker's lung after they quit?
3/16/201742 minutes, 5 seconds
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The first time a baby's heart beats

Also tides, banks and landing strips
3/9/201742 minutes, 26 seconds
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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!
3/2/201744 minutes, 25 seconds
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Coat and dog tails

Also prisons and walls...
2/23/201742 minutes, 47 seconds
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I love cranes

Also, why do we have bacon for breakfast?
2/20/201743 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why heart shapes don't really look like hearts

Also is chicken pox worse for adults?
2/9/201742 minutes, 55 seconds
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Can kangaroos swim?

Identical sisters, identical brothers... But identical children?
2/2/201743 minutes, 52 seconds
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A dead squirrel landed on my head

Also what does SIC stand for?
1/26/201743 minutes, 13 seconds
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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!
1/20/201743 minutes, 11 seconds
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What's up with the washing machine?

Also, why do ducks walk in a straight line?
1/12/201744 minutes, 16 seconds
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What does the X mean in LAX?

If people can whistle in tune,why can't they sing in tune?
1/5/201741 minutes, 54 seconds
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A Christmas themed Mystery Hour this week

Wreaths, mistletoe and the colour of prawns
12/22/201645 minutes, 35 seconds
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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!
12/16/201643 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why Roger?

Also why do you only learn times tables up to 12?
12/8/201643 minutes, 10 seconds
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Would stomach acid burn your skin?

Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?
12/1/201643 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
11/25/201643 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why are the keys on a piano black and white?

Also - do you sweat in water?
11/17/201644 minutes
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Where was the first ever University?

Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?
11/10/201643 minutes, 41 seconds
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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!
11/3/201643 minutes, 47 seconds
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DNA is it exactly 50/50?

Why do eyelids twitch?
10/20/201644 minutes, 36 seconds
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Do animals learn to run faster?

Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?
10/13/201644 minutes, 4 seconds
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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!
10/7/201642 minutes, 27 seconds
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Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour

Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?
10/6/201644 minutes, 26 seconds
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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!
9/29/201644 minutes, 16 seconds
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How are the letters on bus stops decided?

Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?
9/22/201642 minutes, 51 seconds
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How do the police name their operations?

Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?
9/15/201644 minutes, 21 seconds
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When does a Master become a Mr?

Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?
9/8/201647 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why are nurseries called nurseries?

Also do ants sleep?
9/1/201644 minutes, 4 seconds
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Can a swan break your arm?

Also when was the first ever puzzle?
8/25/201645 minutes, 49 seconds
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Food fads - how do they come about?

Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?
8/18/201646 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why are all bubbles white?

And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?
8/12/201645 minutes, 6 seconds
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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!
7/29/201646 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why did my water freeze?

Also, find out the one question we couldn't get an answer for?
7/21/201644 minutes, 47 seconds
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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!
7/14/201644 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy?

Your mysteries answered...
7/7/201647 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why do birds stand on one leg?

Also why 'erb?
6/23/201645 minutes, 21 seconds
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How do you know not to fall out of bed?!

Also why do we use a pencil to vote
6/16/201644 minutes, 57 seconds
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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!
6/9/201644 minutes, 44 seconds
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Sliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16

Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour
6/2/201647 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
5/26/201644 minutes, 43 seconds
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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!
5/19/201643 minutes, 38 seconds
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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!
5/13/201643 minutes, 45 seconds
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Toilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16

Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!
5/5/201644 minutes, 22 seconds
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Queen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16

Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?
4/28/201644 minutes, 59 seconds
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What's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16

Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?
4/21/201644 minutes, 57 seconds
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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?
4/14/201648 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16

What's the difference between a pea and a bean?
3/24/201646 minutes, 29 seconds
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Can you watch your eyes move - 17 Mar 16

Also can you have 2 different bugs at once?
3/17/201645 minutes, 26 seconds
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Did the crew eat Babe the pig? - 10 Mar 16

Also 1,2,3,4....and why 5,6,7,8 Why?
3/10/201644 minutes, 3 seconds
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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!
3/3/201645 minutes, 19 seconds
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If you are a Sir can your partner have a title? - 25 Feb 16

Are animals left handed or right handed?
2/25/201644 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
2/18/201644 minutes, 10 seconds
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Who is the one hit wonder?- 11 Feb 16

Also is a pond ever larger than a lake?
2/11/201641 minutes, 30 seconds
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Harvey is James' no.1 fan - 4 Feb 16

Also - do it really need a coffin?!
2/4/201642 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why 'Luke' warm? - 28 Jan 16

Another chance to listen to mystery hour
1/28/201638 minutes, 58 seconds
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I think we caught someone out cheating - 21 Jan 16

Can you fire a gun in space?
1/21/201639 minutes, 32 seconds
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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!
1/14/201641 minutes, 49 seconds
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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?
1/7/201641 minutes, 37 seconds
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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!
12/17/201544 minutes, 13 seconds
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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!
12/10/201540 minutes, 6 seconds
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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!
12/3/201542 minutes, 34 seconds
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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!
11/26/201541 minutes, 12 seconds
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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!
11/19/201539 minutes, 41 seconds
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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!
11/16/201540 minutes, 27 seconds
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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!
11/6/201543 minutes, 39 seconds
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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!
10/22/201541 minutes, 5 seconds
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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!
10/16/201543 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
10/8/201540 minutes, 29 seconds
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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!
10/1/201541 minutes, 38 seconds
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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!
9/24/201542 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why do I go deaf when I yawn? - 17 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!
9/17/201541 minutes, 50 seconds
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If i levitate and land, would I be in the same spot? - 10 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!
9/10/201542 minutes, 18 seconds
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Why do medical symbols have snakes? - 3 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!
9/3/201543 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why do books start a page with capital letters? - 27 Aug 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!
8/27/201542 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why does a cement mixer go anti clockwise? - 13 Aug 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!
8/13/201542 minutes, 51 seconds
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What was a # before twitter - 6 Aug 15

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8/6/201538 minutes, 16 seconds
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Can a dog smell fear? - 30 Jul 15

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7/30/201542 minutes, 40 seconds
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Does Robert De Niro ever die in a film? - 23 Jul 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!
7/23/201541 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why do ambulances have cat flaps? - 16 Jul 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!
7/16/201544 minutes, 27 seconds
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What is the feeling I get when I think I'm falling? - 9 Jul 15

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7/9/201539 minutes, 14 seconds
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Can you be stung by a stinging nettle once it is cut?- 2 Jul 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!
7/2/201543 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why does Prince Edward have so many uniforms? - 25 Jun 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!
6/25/201542 minutes, 29 seconds
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What do people practice tattoos on? - 18 Jun 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!
6/18/201542 minutes, 55 seconds
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Why do some eggs have chickens in? - 11 Jun 15

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6/11/201542 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why is he called 007 - 4 Jun 15

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6/4/20151 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
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What song does an ice cream van play?- 28 May 15

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5/28/201542 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why does my milk get a skin on it? - 21 May 15

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5/21/201541 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why do dipomatic cars have special number plates? - 14 May 15

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5/14/201541 minutes, 20 seconds
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Where is the line when it comes to buying a Saveloy from up north to down south? - 7 May 15

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5/7/201543 minutes, 9 seconds
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What are those things that look like bird houses at the side of the road?- 30 Apr 15

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4/30/201542 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why can i only lift the top left of my lip? - 23 Apr 15

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4/23/201541 minutes, 45 seconds
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Why do I get static from my car trips? - 16 Apr 15

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4/16/201541 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why do pencils have a B in their name? - 19 Mar 15

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3/19/201543 minutes, 24 seconds
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Can you tickle in wrestling? - 12 Mar 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!
3/12/201541 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why do I always need a wee when i get to my front door? - 5 Mar 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!
3/5/201541 minutes, 43 seconds
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Can you batter a Savaloy? - 26 Feb 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!
2/26/201542 minutes, 7 seconds
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Can I paint my ex girlfriends dog for Valentines day? - 12 Feb 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!
2/12/201540 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why is the moon level with my plane? - 5 Feb 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!
2/5/201541 minutes, 37 seconds
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How do I become a private detective? - 29 Jan 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!
1/29/201542 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why is it called pins and needles? - 22 Jan 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!
1/22/201541 minutes, 4 seconds
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what is a brownie in motion? - 15 Jan 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!
1/15/201541 minutes, 52 seconds
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Do only cats purr? - 8 Jan 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!
1/8/201535 minutes, 35 seconds
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Christmas Special Mystery Hour - 18 Dec 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! - Our thanks to Angels for the Santa outfit
12/18/201441 minutes, 57 seconds
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Do extras talk on set? - 11 Dec 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!
12/11/201440 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why is it called a skip?- 4 Dec 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!
12/4/201441 minutes, 13 seconds
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What determines your handidness? - 27 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!
11/27/201439 minutes, 19 seconds
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Can a love bird live alone?- 21 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!
11/21/201440 minutes, 40 seconds
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Do animals have left or right paw prefernces? - 13 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!
11/13/201440 minutes, 1 second
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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!
11/6/201437 minutes, 56 seconds
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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!
10/24/201439 minutes, 53 seconds
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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!
10/16/201443 minutes
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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!
10/9/201444 minutes, 37 seconds
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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!
10/2/201442 minutes, 28 seconds
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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!
9/25/201444 minutes, 3 seconds
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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!
9/18/201442 minutes, 44 seconds
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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!
9/11/201441 minutes, 6 seconds
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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!
9/4/201440 minutes, 2 seconds
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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!
8/28/201441 minutes, 41 seconds
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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!
8/14/201443 minutes, 25 seconds
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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!
8/7/201443 minutes, 37 seconds
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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!
7/31/201444 minutes, 29 seconds
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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!
7/24/201443 minutes, 27 seconds
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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!
7/17/201439 minutes, 38 seconds
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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!
7/10/201442 minutes, 30 seconds
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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!
7/3/201441 minutes, 34 seconds
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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!
6/26/201443 minutes, 50 seconds
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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!
6/19/201443 minutes, 28 seconds
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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!
6/12/201442 minutes, 38 seconds
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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!
6/5/201443 minutes, 17 seconds
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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!
5/22/201444 minutes, 46 seconds
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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!
5/15/201443 minutes, 51 seconds
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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!
5/8/201442 minutes, 24 seconds
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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!
5/1/201443 minutes, 29 seconds
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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!
4/24/201443 minutes, 19 seconds
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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!
4/17/201443 minutes, 36 seconds
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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!
4/10/201443 minutes, 11 seconds
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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!
4/3/201443 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
3/27/201440 minutes, 40 seconds
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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!
3/20/201442 minutes, 27 seconds
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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!
3/6/201441 minutes, 29 seconds
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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!
2/27/201441 minutes, 23 seconds
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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!
2/20/201440 minutes, 36 seconds
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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!
2/13/201441 minutes, 40 seconds
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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!
2/6/201438 minutes, 15 seconds
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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!
1/30/201443 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
1/23/201443 minutes, 46 seconds
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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!
1/16/201443 minutes, 25 seconds
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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!
1/9/201443 minutes, 26 seconds
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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!
1/2/201446 minutes, 44 seconds
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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?
12/12/201346 minutes, 17 seconds
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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!
11/28/201343 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
11/22/201343 minutes, 12 seconds
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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!
11/14/201343 minutes, 15 seconds
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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?
11/7/201344 minutes, 37 seconds
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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?
10/24/201343 minutes, 49 seconds
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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?
10/17/201343 minutes, 30 seconds
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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?
10/10/201345 minutes, 14 seconds
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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?
10/3/201344 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why do towels get dirty? 26th Sept

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?
9/26/201344 minutes, 28 seconds
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Who made the first cake? 19th September

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?
9/19/201344 minutes, 59 seconds
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Can Astronauts cry in space? - 12 Sep 13

Why is fat flammable, does blood get thinner in winter, and why do flies always die on their backs? And other mysteries...
9/12/201344 minutes, 31 seconds
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What is a decibel? - 5 Sep 13

Could Chickens survive a fall from a tall building? What is a decibel? Why does salt melt ice? And other mysteries...
9/5/201344 minutes, 9 seconds
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Is an apple alive? 29th August

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?
8/29/201346 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why don't we eat blue food? 22nd August

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?
8/22/201346 minutes, 36 seconds
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How many cows does it take to make a pint of milk? 8th August

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?
8/8/201346 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why aren't there instructions on how to use toothpaste?

Talcum Powder? Why are dusters yellow, Where are all the stag beetles, Can space get too full? Why are south facing gardens better?
8/1/201348 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why don't dogs eat us? 25th July

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?
7/25/201345 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why does Nelson face that way? - 18 Jul 13

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...
7/18/201343 minutes, 47 seconds
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What is 20/20 vision? 11th July

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?
7/11/201346 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why do your eyelids puff up when you're tired? 4th July

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?
7/4/201346 minutes, 50 seconds
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How much saliva do we produce each day? 27th June

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 to their right hand to eat?
6/27/201342 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why do pigeons nod their heads when they walk?- 20 Jun 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!
6/20/201343 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why do babies have different blood to their mothers? 13 June 13

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?
6/13/201341 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why are woodlice called cheesy bugs? 6th June

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?
6/6/201344 minutes, 3 seconds
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Where do all the dead deer go? 30th May

Lottery Bonus Ball, Police Horses, Lazy Susan, Where do all the dead Deer go?
5/30/201343 minutes, 24 seconds
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What's better for you, bread or toast? 16th May

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?
5/16/201343 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why does my ear smell of cheese? 9th May

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?
5/9/201345 minutes, 25 seconds
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How far does daylight stretch? - 2 May 13

Who was the fat lady in the phrase, 'the fat lady sings?', how far does daylight stretch and how does someone become a saint?
5/2/201347 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why do some people have curly hair? 25th April

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?
4/25/201347 minutes, 23 seconds
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Can violinists be left handed?

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 described as a colour?
4/18/201345 minutes, 28 seconds
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Can you make a pigeon explode? 28th March

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?
3/28/201344 minutes, 2 seconds
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Why is Hippos milk pink? 21st March

Could you fly through Saturn and Jupiter as surrounded by gas? Why is hippos milk pink? Why are hardback books published before paperbacks?
3/21/201343 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why do we say 'Bully for you'? 14th March

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?
3/14/201343 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why is the Isle of Dogs called the Isle of Dogs? - 7 Mar 13

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 there so many 'Food&Wine' Shops?
3/7/201342 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why is it called 'how's your father'? 28th Feb

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?
2/28/201344 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why aren't clouds disturbed when you fly through them?

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?
2/21/201342 minutes, 32 seconds
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Do animals have accents? 14th Feb '13

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?
2/14/201344 minutes, 36 seconds
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Can dogs suck through a straw - 7 Feb 13

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?
2/7/201343 minutes, 53 seconds
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Did dinosaurs have genitalia? Jan 31st

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?
1/31/201347 minutes, 49 seconds
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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 24 Jan 13

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.
1/28/201342 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mystery hour - How does an ice spike form in a bird bath?

Why can't you get alcohol patches? Ice spike in bird bath? Do ants drown?
1/17/201342 minutes, 59 seconds
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Will sat nav work when you're 30,000ft up in a plane?

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 birds when birds are male and female?
1/10/201343 minutes, 6 seconds
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Mystery hour - gammon and ham, the difference? 3rd Jan 2013

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?
1/3/201346 minutes, 34 seconds
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What note is the bong on Big Ben?

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?
12/7/201243 minutes, 11 seconds
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Mystery Hour - how do touch screens work?

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...
11/29/201245 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mystery hour - can a dog hair grow in human skin?

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?
11/22/201244 minutes, 25 seconds
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Mystery Hour - Why don't we bleed extensively during surgery?- 15 Nov 12

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!
11/15/201245 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mystery Hour - Why do girls courtsey and boys bow? - 8 Nov 12

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?
11/8/201247 minutes, 17 seconds
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Mystery hour - how are feet measured for shoes?

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?
10/26/201244 minutes, 14 seconds
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Mystery Hour - Can you make water? - 18 Oct 12

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!
10/22/201243 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mystery Hour - What does the saying raining cats and dogs really mean?

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?
10/11/201248 minutes
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Mystery hour - Why are restaurant signs shown using a spoon and fork? - 4 Oct 12

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 and why is UK known as the Motherland?
10/5/201247 minutes, 51 seconds
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Mystery hour - why do macaroons have rice paper on the bottom?

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?
9/27/201247 minutes, 21 seconds
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Mystery hour - why does writing on paper make it curl?

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 does writing on paper make it curl?
9/20/201247 minutes, 18 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why is it called a grand slam?

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?
9/13/201247 minutes, 9 seconds
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Mystery Hour - Why don't hungry foxes eat pigeons? - 6 Sep 12

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!
9/6/201247 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mystery hour - How do bats cling on when they're asleep?

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?
8/30/201250 minutes, 53 seconds
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Mystery hour - What's the booby in 'Booby Trapped'?

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 train when it's stationary?
8/16/201247 minutes, 21 seconds
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Mystery hour - How do we know when horses are happy?

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?
8/9/201246 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why does fish and yoghurt make you ill?

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 on the number plates of used cars?
8/2/201246 minutes, 41 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why are their 5 olympic rings?

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?
7/26/201247 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mystery hour - How do cats get their markings?

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'?
7/23/201247 minutes, 26 seconds
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Mystery Hour - Why is a tennis ball green? 12 Jul 12

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
7/12/201247 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mystery hour - can you wear a toupee in your passport picture?

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?
7/5/201247 minutes, 8 seconds
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Mystery hour - why don't we have female composers?

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 cloth?
6/28/201247 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why are mens trouser parts called flies?

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 covers in a match?
6/21/201247 minutes, 49 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why do pigeons have manky feet?

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 other than ours focus on one person?
6/14/201232 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why does salt make slugs melt?

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?
6/7/201248 minutes, 17 seconds
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Mystery hour - Why aren't there jokes on lolly sticks?

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?
5/31/201249 minutes, 36 seconds
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Mystery hour - Do dogs get stung by stinging nettles?

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'?
5/25/201247 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mystery Hour: Do Birds Get Jet Lag? Thurs 17th May

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?
5/17/201248 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mystery Hour: Who owns the moon?

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?
5/10/201246 minutes, 28 seconds