Harmonica making my dog howl
Summary
James O'Brien hosts Mystery Hour, where listeners pose questions and others provide answers. Topics include why different milks absorb into porridge at varying rates, the etymology of Scotland Yard, and why UK public transport uses fabric seats. Other queries address bird taste buds, duplicate place names, and why dogs howl at harmonicas. Guests offer scientific and historical explanations for these everyday curiosities.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Mystery Hour and rules
Why different milks heat at different rates for porridge
The origin of the name Scotland Yard
Fabric vs plastic seats on UK public transport
Do birds have taste buds?
Why place names are duplicated across the UK
Why dogs howl at harmonicas and sirens
How chicken eggs develop inside the bird
Why cars arrive and leave on the right at the Savoy
Answer: The history of Scotland Yard
What does 20/20 vision actually mean?
Why ducks can eat hot chili peppers
Answer: Who decides on UK place names?
Answer: Why dogs howl at musical instruments
Answer: Milk absorption rates in porridge
Answer: The Savoy Hotel's unique driveway layout
Answer: Explanation of 20/20 vision metrics
Answer: The biology of chicken egg production
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