An online venture called Carnal University has announced a new interactive web-based training module which promises to teach its students everything they need to know about the world of porn. (Take that, University of Phoenix!) For just a mere twenty bucks, you can sign up to learn the history of the adult industry, with special sections on porn pioneers as well as milestones in the skin business, some of its notable technological achievements, and memorable pop culture moments. Which sounds like a worthy course of study, to be sure—but why should you have to pay for something which is, after all, our collective borthright as proud porn-loving citizens? After the jump, let our own trained educational staff teach you everything you ever wanted to know about porn, except for maybe why melon-scented body spray is so popular on porn sets. And yes, there will be plenty of videos by way of illustration. (But no pop quizzes, we promise.)

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Industry Pioneers: Names To Know
John Holmes

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Ron Jeremy

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Jenna Jameson

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Tera Patrick

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Buck Angel

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Joanna Angel

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Milestones
Teagan Presley Becomes A Former Hardcore Pornstar
Saying Goodbye To All That: When Pornstars Quit The Business
Erica Campbell: From Nude Model To Model Christian
Welcome Back, Sara Stone
Bye Bye, Belladonna and Welcome Back, Belladonna

Technology
Teledildonics
iPhone Porn
Marital Aid Test Kitchen Archive

Pop Culture Moments
Justine Joli: From Girl On Girl To Girl On Game
Savanna Samson, Porn Pundit
Happy "Birthday," Sasha Grey!
Lisa Daniels: Heavy Metal, Major Boobage
Sasha Grey Is Our "Superchrist" (And The Smashing Pumpkins' Too!)
Joanna Angel Does LA Ink
Porn Valley Dispatch: Lexington Steele Smokes "Weeds"

· "Carnal University Launches First Online Course" (avn.com)
· Carnal University (carnaluniversity.com)
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