A catalytic converter is a device that uses a catalyst to convert three harmful compounds in car exhaust into harmless compounds. The three harmful compounds are: 1  Hydrocarbons (in the form of unburned gasoline). 2  Carbon monoxide (formed by the combustion of gasoline).
Best Answer: What broke up the Beatles was Paul's public announcement on April 10th, 1970, that the Beatles would never work together again. John Lennon - 1970â1980: Solo career. Died: 8 December 1980 (aged 40) Studio albums. 1. John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970) - UK #8, US #6 RIAA: Gold.
When the Beatles formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool group, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. After achieving moderate success with them in the UK and Hamburg, he quit the Hurricanes and joined the Beatles in August 1962, replacing Pete Best.