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6 Iconic High School Subjects That Have Vanished, But Shouldnt Have

Once a staple of the American education system, these essential high school courses are disappearing, but their lessons still ...
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Learn To Swim

We’ll teach a variety of skills based upon your age and skill level! Tots may become familiar with the water and comfortable floating or holding their breath. Adults and seniors will learn basic ...

Master Your Mac: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for 2026

Learn how to use a Mac with this beginner-friendly guide! From setup to shortcuts, master your Mac and boost productivity in ...
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Find out how this Haitian became Mavis Beacon, and what she earned for teaching the world to type

Mavis Beacon, of “Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing” fame, was never a real person; her image, however, became an icon of the software created by Software Toolworks. Les Crane, a former disc jockey and host ...

Mavis Beacon Was a Fictional Character Played by a Real Saks Employee. Here's the Surprising Amount She Was Paid by the Typing Empire

As the New York Times reported in 1998, it was Les Crane who first spotted the woman who would be Mavis. Crane was a former disc jockey who went on to host ABC's The Les Crane Show for one year ...