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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Great Oscar Mix-Up: A Cautionary Tale
This chapter recounts the dramatic moment at the Academy Awards when the wrong film was mistakenly announced as Best Picture. It delves into the confusion faced by presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty, revealing the backstory of an accountant's error and its impact on the event.
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