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Ringo had always been against drum solos. On joining the band, he was keen to point out that he "hated" them, and wouldn't be doing any. However, as Paul explained in Mark Lewisohn's The Comple…

Top stories for Long   What inspired the Beatles to include a drum solo, for the first and only time, on their Abbey Road album? Michael Bradley, Former BBC journalist, musician and music historian • Answered October 21, 2021 Ringo had always been against drum solos. On joining the band, he was keen to point out that he "hated" them, and wouldn't be doing any. However, as Paul explained in Mark L... Read more » 1.5K 63   What's the most offensive thing you've heard when someone assumed you didn't understand their language? Asked in Human Psychology Facts • Answered by Allan Jørgensen • November 28 A colleague and I were in Shanghai for work and stayed in some high-rise hotel. On the same floor was a group of Brazilian women, and one day we went down in the elevator w... Read more » 335 1   How do you know your twin flame is coming back? What are the signs of a twin flame reunion? Dee-Ann Louise, DF, TF, Twin Flame Counselor & Intuitive Healer (2022-present) • Answered May 16, 2022 Seeing one another in public, regardless of whether you speak or not, is a reunion. Sending messages, regardless of whether the other responds, is a reunion. Going for drin... Read more » 263 16   How will living in London for 10 years change a person? Stuart Bewley, lives in London • Answered January 23, 2017 So after four years, anytime I leave London I realise the following: The concept of value of money, prices (especially property), and salaries has completely changed. It's e... Read more » 603 20   Is Tesla truly better than other electric vehicle manufacturers when it comes to technology, innovation, and overall performance, or is it just a matter of brand perception and marketing? Stefan Gebhardt, studied at Munich University of Applied Sciences • Answered January 19 Teslas are like iPhones. In the beginning there was nothing else. First ever smartphone for the masses, and only one for a while. Then others started to make smartphones, b... Read more » 16 24   Do you agree with Meghan that her mother, Doria Ragland should have a royal title, such as Countess, Baroness or at least Lady? This was reported in Australian press, and Meghan's team has not sued them for it or issued a statement disputing this. Asked in The Markles • Answered by Helen Heels • March 21, 2022 .Lady? No. After exchanging custody of their vile offspring for a travel agency Thomas Markle purchased with lottery winnings, Doria served time in a federal prison. She wa... Read more » 1.1K 84   What's the best opening line ever written? Franklin Veaux, Published fiction and nonfiction author, compulsive writer • Answered July 31, 2021 "Apparently I am what is known as an Unreliable Narrator, though of course if you believe everything you're told you deserve whatever you get." The opening line to the novel... Read more » 3.3K 124   Why does Trump look so weird without makeup? Did he always look like that? Asked in No More Trump • Answered by Christoph Mueller • October 19 He was always physically unfit. He believes exercise is unhealthy and will shorten one's life. He has repeated this brilliant theory on numerous occasions. He looks like a ... Read more » 10.4K 942   Is it too risky for a 13-year-old boy to wear a Speedo on the beach? My mom says it could tempt a child predator especially if I have a "slip" from my suit. Christopher, Traditional Multimedia Artist, Vocalist/musician at Self Employed Visual Artist... • Answered February 19 I don't think so, it's a very public place, so I think you would be safe. Yes, there are indeed pedophiles that would look, or be tempted, but I think there would be enough... Read more » 8   What is Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" about? Reid Stewart • Answered February 7, 2020 Bob has a little garden where he grows a sensible amount of sensi. Along comes sheriff John Brown who says "Your little garden is illegal. You aren't allowed to self medicat... Read more » 1.4K 68   In The Godfather, what would happen if Jack Woltz had Johnny Fontaine blacklisted and told everyone not to hire him or work with him to get revenge on him after the Corleone Family forced him to hire Johnny? Lilo Galente, Watched the films and read the book. • Answered March 24, 2022 Woltz basically did that when he pulled out all the stops to prevent Johnny from winning an Oscar. Per Johnny if he didn't win the Oscar his career would be dead. Vito respo... Read more » 150 10   Have you ever refused an inheritance? Why? Rachael Ray • Answered September 18 I have not, but, I had a uncle who worked for Chrysler and ford; who was so cheap he squeaked, treated his wife 25 years his junior badly and after 18 years of emotional an... Read more » 613 11 Read more in your feed

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