Good day, bad day: August 6, 2012

GOOD DAY FOR:

Sticking the landing

After years of speculation, anxiety, and planning, NASA's Curiosity rover successfully lands on Mars. [New York]

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Your bearded brethren

Researchers find that facial hair provides an effective barrier to the sun's U.V. rays. [The Frisky]

Pixar superfans

A robot enthusiast creates a life-sized, fully-functioning version of Pixar's adorable, lonely Wall-E. [TIME]

BAD DAY FOR:

Insisting that "the flag was still there"

The American flag blows off its mount as "The Star Spangled Banner" plays during Serena Williams' medal ceremony. [Gawker]

Appreciating the local wildlife

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is chased out of Malawi by a swarm of bees. [BuzzFeed]

Olympic overexcitement

An allegedly drunken spectator at the 100-meter men's final in London gets a chop from a judo medalist after he throws a water bottle onto the track. [Discovery News]

For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: August 3, 2012