Funny news for cultural day

Here are some funny news articles that might be suitable for Cultural Day:

  1. Japan's new robot cat is so lifelike, it's freaking people out: A new robot cat in Japan is so realistic that it's causing people to question whether it's actually alive. The cat, called "Jibanyan," can move its ears, tail, and even purr. (Source: CNN)
  2. Indian man marries tree to save it from being cut down: In a bizarre ceremony, an Indian man married a tree to prevent it from being cut down. The tree, a 100-year-old banyan tree, was slated for demolition to make way for a new highway. (Source: BBC)
  3. Chinese city builds giant panda-shaped library: A new library in China has been designed to look like a giant panda. The library, which opened in September, features a giant panda-shaped building with a reading room inside. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. South Korean man sets record for longest fingernails ever recorded: A South Korean man has set a new record for the longest fingernails ever recorded. His nails, which have been growing for 66 years, measure a total of 909.6 cm (358.5 in) long. (Source: Guinness World Records)
  5. Thai man builds 10-story tall statue of himself: A Thai man has built a 10-story tall statue of himself in his hometown. The statue, which was completed in August, is made of concrete and steel and features the man's likeness from head to toe. (Source: CNN)
  6. Indian village bans jeans to promote traditional clothing: A village in India has banned jeans and other Western-style clothing to promote traditional clothing. The ban was implemented to preserve the village's cultural heritage. (Source: The Hindu)
  7. Chinese city builds giant statue of a giant chicken: A city in China has built a giant statue of a giant chicken. The statue, which stands at 10 meters (33 ft) tall, was built to promote the city's poultry industry. (Source: The Telegraph)
  8. Japanese man sets record for most hamburgers eaten in one sitting: A Japanese man has set a new record for the most hamburgers eaten in one sitting. He ate 120 hamburgers in 30 minutes. (Source: Guinness World Records)
  9. Indian man builds 100-foot tall statue of his wife: An Indian man has built a 100-foot tall statue of his wife in his hometown. The statue, which was completed in August, is made of concrete and steel and features his wife's likeness from head to toe. (Source: CNN)
  10. South Korean man sets record for longest duration without sleep: A South Korean man has set a new record for the longest duration without sleep. He stayed awake for 264.4 hours (11 days). (Source: Guinness World Records)

These articles are sure to bring a smile to your face and provide some light-hearted entertainment for Cultural Day!