The Beatles, arguably one of the most renowned bands in history, originated in Liverpool in 1960. Their music continues to be cherished by both young and old.The iconic Beatles band was made up of Liverpudlians John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
However, their influence extended far beyond Merseyside. By 1964, The Beatles had become international stars, adored by people worldwide.Despite landing in America for the first time on February 7, 1964, it appears that Americans are only now understanding why the Beatles is spelled with an A - not a double E like the insect.
According to TikTok, most Brits are aware of this clever play on words, but our American friends are just discovering it.Certified hypnotherapist Emily Leyes took to TikTok to share her revelation: "I've just learned that the reason the Beatles are spelled with an A is because it's a music pun, like the word beat".
She continued, visibly surprised: "Why didn't we all know this? Did you know this? I had 15 posters of The Beatles in my bedroom in high school, and I never knew this."It seems Emily wasn't alone in her discovery.
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