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Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to investigate as Mashable uncovers Big/Little Mysteries.The world's most famous typing teacher was born in a garage in Sherman Oaks, Calif., more than three decades ago. Her creators named her Mavis Beacon and she would go on to teach a generation to type with her trademark tranquility while coaching millions of students through the basics of QWERTY. In the many years since, she's come to represent excellence in typing, used as a shorthand for speed everywhere from the Tonight Show to The Office. As Jim once complimented Pam, arguably one of the most...

Vendor: Hachette Type: Book Price: 14.99 In this funny and educational game, kids match over 25 animals with their droppings. This matching game also comes with a booklet full of fun poop facts! Adorable illustrations and a sturdy box make this the perfect gift for any child. Funny memory game for families: Did you know that wombats poop in cubes? Whose poop is bigger—a hippo or a moose?

Given how the world is these days, it is essential to get kids comfortable with using smartphones at an early age; otherwise, they risk getting left behind by their peers. Here are the best mobile apps for children to use on a parent's smartphone. Why Download Mobile Apps for Your Kids? What do you do when your child is too young to have their own phone but is too old to deny them access to the tech completely? The solution is to let them use your phone (under appropriate supervision, of course). Doing so can be educational for the children,...

Renaissance Festival Texas Opens Gates to the Kingdom this Saturday, October 9th The nation’s largest Renaissance Festival, Texas Renaissance Festival, returns for its 47th season with 16th century spirit, magic and traditions while introducing new delights. The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most anticipated Renaissance event, welcomes guests of all ages to the 47th season beginning Saturday, Oct. 9. The festival spans across 70-acres of lush grounds, greets more than 500,000 guests annually, and will bring back the whimsical magic and traditions of the themed weekends, entertainment, shoppes, food and adventurous experiences. This year, the kingdom will also roll out the royal...

The world is changing and fast! As a parent, brother, uncle or mentor to a young person, you are likely not as prepared to guide a kid into the future as you thought you’d be. It’s not your fault! How could you keep up with the exponential growth and unraveling of the world as we know it? It has been a wild couple of years and most of us could use some help! Today’s Man Alive Podcast guest, Matt Barnes, is someone who has answers. He is the father of three amazing teens who were educated in traditional, hybrid, micro, and...