Good day, bad day: April 3, 2012
Titanic gets an edit for the sake of science, while the Netherlands imperils its drug tourism industry — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

GOOD DAY FOR:
Astronomical accuracy
After the persistent badgering of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, James Cameron edits a scene in Titanic to reflect the historically accurate placement of stars in the night sky. [The Daily What]
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Young job seekers
A new report finds that the class of 2012's average starting salary is $44,442, a 6.6 percent increase over the reported salary of the class of 2011. [Business Insider]
Lucky finds
A British man buys a $2 million sketch by Andy Warhol for $5 at a garage sale. [Death & Taxes]
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BAD DAY FOR:
Separating the holy and profane
A priest in Northern Ireland mistakenly shows gay pornography during a presentation to families before their kids' First Communion ceremonies. [Newser]
Dope-smoking backpackers
The Netherlands is considering a new law that would bar non-residents from legally buying marijuana. [Gothamist]
Vitamin-D-deprived toddlers
Half of preschoolers don't go outside with a parent on a daily basis, according to a new study. [Discovery News]
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