March 3, 2006
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Today is the day to get thin for the Oscars.
Little Known History About Your Favorite Beatles Songs Part I
"Yesterday": Written by Paul McCartney about a hobo that he murdered the day before writing the song. He originally titled it "Scrambled Eggs," because he murdered the man for his scrambled eggs.
"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da": Originally written for a brassiere commercial. "The Ballad of John and Yoko": John and Yoko actually represent the future Mrs. Jen and Brad Pitt. "Taxman": A pro-government song about how people shouldn't complain about paying their taxes because our tax money goes on to pay for many things we love. "Day Tripper": About the tragic consequences of clumsiness. "Dear Prudence": Written to encourage teenagers to practice abstinence. "Piggies": About bacon. Yum.Need some help in your life, in the kitchen or anywhere else? Send a question to my advice columnist Dear Mrs. Zulkey.com,, AKA my mom.