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Referees and umpires make mistakes. But why do they always make them against our team? Here are 10 of the worst calls in sports history.

In among the suspended falls and running into painted tunnels, animation sometimes uses real science. Here are 10 real physics moments in cartoons.

Movies can convey moods and emotions as no other art form. Learn about 10 films that changed filmmaking at HowStuffWorks.

In times past, if a TV character was getting married, chances are it would happen in Sweeps Week. Find out how Sweeps Week works at HowStuffWorks.

An unmarked grave isn't always a sign of poverty. Here are 10 famous people buried in unmarked graves from HowStuffWorks.

Kid actors often grow up to find themselves perpetually in trouble. But these 10 came through young fame without becoming tabloid fodder.

A true burlesque performance doesn't have to depend on taking off clothes. It's about telling a story. Find out how burlesque works at HowStuffWorks.

The cost of hosting an Olympic Games is astronomical. Learn about 10 Olympics that nearly bankrupted their host countries.

You probably know of a fun toy that also caused serious injuries, even death. Learn about 10 classic toys that could kill you at HowStuffWorks.

Lyrics aren't always meant to be taken literally, but some artists just get it plain wrong with the facts in their songs. Hum along at HowStuffWorks.