With some financial support from Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have acquired one of the pairs of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. The acquisition by the Academy ensures the precious film props will be safely protected and will allow A.M.P.A.S. to display them for movie fans to enjoy. There were actually four pairs of slippers used in the film. Click here for the fascinating background story about their individual fates.