Mavis Beacon
If you’re an older millennial, you’ll know all about Mavis Beacon and her typing skills program that often came pre-installed on computers back in the early 90’s. Mavis was likable, personable and a great teacher that helped people transition to the world of computers. As it turns out, she was an artificial lecturer created at the time. A pity, as fans often tried to write her fan mail, only for it to be returned with a friendly note to thank them for the gesture.
Mavis Beacon
Nat Tate
Nat Tate’s 1998 biography lot of press attention, mostly because it promised a story of perseverance and grit, especially to readers who lived an artistic life. Publicized as being written by William Boyd, a Scottish writer on the verge of hitting the big-time in the literary world, the launch drew big crowds, including David Bowie himself. As it turned out, the whole thing was a cover and an April fool’s joke. We’re sure Bowie had a right old laugh at the entire thing!
Nat Tate
