Good day, bad day: February 1, 2012
A rare two-faced cat is born healthy, while women across the nation panic over recalled birth control pills — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle
An extremely rare two-faced black cat - named Harvey Dent after Batman character Two-Face's alter ego - was recently born in Florida. Photo: Screen shot
GOOD DAY FOR:
Unintended consequences
Planned Parenthood benefits from a flood of new donations after the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announces it will cut funding for the organization. [Newser]
Seeing double
A two-faced kitten is born healthy in Florida. The cat reportedly eats and meows out of both mouths. [Huffington Post]
Boosting your popularity
A new iPhone app rewards a user's friends with prizes when they hang out with him. [The Consumerist]
BAD DAY FOR:
Planned pregnancies
More than 1 million birth control pill packets are recalled because they might actually raise the risk of pregnancy. [The Daily What]
Taking a stand
Josh Fox, the Oscar-nominated director of Gasland, is arrested and charged with "unlawful entry" after he refuses to leave a congressional hearing on hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." [The Hill]
Accidental adventures
A New Zealand handyman unintentially sets sail for the South Pole when the ship he was repairing hurriedly departs with him still on board. [Our Amazing Planet]
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: January 31, 2012
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