06/28/2012 00:29

By Ted Casablanca and Team Truth

It's nearing the end of the week--and the end of our lesson plan--so we hope you're still able to keep up with the all the amazing things H'wood has taught us over the years.

We know, we know, between those oh-so-dramatic Disney darlings and all those sex-tastic Magic Mike dudes, it's a lot to process.

But today we have five more reasons that Tinseltown may be the best teacher of all. So grab your backpacks and let's get down to business, shall we?

READ: Too Hot for Live TV? Channing Tatum Shows Off His Magic Mike Stripper Moves on Today

16. A Little Competition Is Healthy! Which is why we have so many reality shows that pit singers--or potential suitors or wannabe superheroes, etc.--against each other. And the public reaps the rewards (Susan Boyle, anyone? Or for that matter: Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and countless other Idol alumni). And it's not just reality TV: We hardly have to remind you about the Snow White fight between Kristen Stewart and Lily Collins. Didn't we all win, then?