Weird and funny news
I've got some weird and funny news for you! Here are a few stories that might make you laugh or scratch your head:
- Cat cafe in Japan offers "cat therapy": In Tokyo, a cat cafe called "Neko Jalala" offers "cat therapy" sessions where customers can pay to play with cats and receive a "prescription" for cat therapy. The cafe claims that the therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety. Who knew cats could be so therapeutic?
- Man gets stuck in a vending machine: In China, a man got stuck in a vending machine while trying to retrieve a snack. He was stuck for over an hour before firefighters arrived to rescue him. I guess you could say he was "stuck" on the idea of getting a snack!
- Woman finds 100-year-old letter in her attic: In the UK, a woman discovered a 100-year-old letter in her attic while cleaning out her family's old home. The letter was written by her great-grandfather and contained a treasure map that led her to a hidden stash of family heirlooms. Talk about a treasure trove of surprises!
- Man sets Guinness World Record for most hamburgers eaten in one sitting: In the US, a man named Joey Chestnut set the record for most hamburgers eaten in one sitting by devouring 120 burgers in 8 minutes. I guess you could say he was a "burger connoisseur"!
- Dog becomes mayor of a small town in Alaska: In Alaska, a dog named "Baldy" was elected mayor of a small town called Talkeetna. Baldy's owner, a local resident, ran for mayor and won, with Baldy serving as his "running mate." Who knew dogs could be so political?
- Man builds a working toilet out of LEGO bricks: In the UK, a man named Duncan Titmarsh built a working toilet out of LEGO bricks as a publicity stunt for a LEGO store. The toilet even had a flushing mechanism and a seat that moved up and down. Who knew LEGO bricks could be so...flushing good?
- Woman finds a 2,000-year-old Roman coin in her backyard: In the US, a woman discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman coin in her backyard while gardening. The coin was dated back to the Roman Empire and was valued at over $10,000. Talk about a "dig" of a find!
I hope these weird and funny news stories made your day a little brighter!