Good day, bad day: February 6, 2012

A sports fan reaps the benefits of a risky bet, while The Simpsons are banned in Iran — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

In Tehran's ongoing attempt to stymie the promotion of Western culture, The Simpsons action figures have been banned in Iran.
(Image credit: CC BY: Ariaski)

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