Ringo Starr

Today is Independence Day in the Solomon Islands, a public holiday. This holiday is the National Day of the country and marks independence from Britain on this day in 1978.

Accidental Renaissance

We all take lots of photos with our phones but sometimes, when we look at the photos, the composition, style, lighting and so forth remind of of classical art.

Lots more on the r/AccidentalRenaissance subreddit

Today is the birthday, in 1940, of Ringo Starr – drummer for The Beatles. While mostly in the background, he was lead vocalist on at least one song on each album. Here is rare footage of him signing lead on one of their most popular songs.

Bada Bing!

Everyone has heard of the historical figure, Karl Marx.But no one remembers his sister, Onya, who invented the starting pistol.

I’m so sick and tired of my friends who can’t handle their alcohol. Last night they dropped me 3 times trying to carry me to the car.

My wife is singing in the house.I’m sitting outside so the neighbors don’t think I’m hitting her.

You and your child are driving at night along a deserted road. You come across an old van piled full of money with the driver dead at the wheel. What lesson do you teach your child?Lift with your legs, not your back.

Adulthood is saying, “But after this week things will slow down a bit”, over and over until you die.

Today is the birthday, in 1940, of Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr. During his long journey with The Beatles, he rarely sang lead but there are a few Beatles songs that featured Ringo. Here, he and Paul McCartney sing on the most popular of the Beatle’s songs featuring Ringo.