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.
US album release: Abbey Road. Five days after its UK release, The Beatles' last-recorded LP, Abbey Road, was issued in the United States on this day. The catalog number was Apple SO 383. The album made its Billboard 200 debut at number 178, before climbing to number 4 the following week.