Oscars 2013: Best & worst moments

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Dress by 'sparkly' and handbag by 'puppy'The magic of Dustin HoffmanWhat's in the box?Makes David Letterman's Uma-Oprah-Uma routine look like a classicA poignant moment gets swallowed by the sharkNo BondsThe Affleck vs. MacFarlane feud begins hereThe Capitol Records safehouseCrowe crowsNever work with dogs, kids or CGI bearsA good night for long, blond hairNever too late to invest in black candles and robesAdele rules another awards showBe careful, Kristen StewartIt's never a bad time to honor 'Chicago'Hollywood neighborsFirst Lady and Captain KirkWipes out ... and winsBen gets choked up

Oscar statisticians had their minds blown when the sound editing category yielded a tie. (It has happened only five times in Oscar history). Sound editors for "Zero Dark Thirty," right, and "Skyfall" went on stage to get their awards, and showed that in order to be really successful in the sound editing community, one's hair must be long and blond.

A good night for long, blond hair

( EPA / Getty Images / February 24, 2013 )

Oscar statisticians had their minds blown when the sound editing category yielded a tie. (It has happened only five times in Oscar history). Sound editors for "Zero Dark Thirty," right, and "Skyfall" went on stage to get their awards, and showed that in order to be really successful in the sound editing community, one's hair must be long and blond.

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