James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Why do our bodies wear out?

Jul 13, 2023
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Football Curve Mystery

  • Peter, a listener, observed that leather footballs curve left with an inside kick of his right foot.
  • Plastic footballs curve right with the same kick, a phenomenon he noticed 20 years prior.
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Why We Slow Down

  • William, a listener, questioned why we slow down with age, citing Olympian Christina Ohuruogu's performance decline over eight years.
  • James O'Brien and other contributors theorized about wear and tear and peaking athletic performance.
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Sweaty Situations

  • Tony sweats profusely on her face while running, while her friend Laura only sweats on her back.
  • James O'Brien and contributors jokingly discuss the peculiarity of their perspiration patterns.
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