A man in Uzbekistan bought his wife a solid-gold toilet as a present, but the gift didn’t win her admiration. The product weighs around 29 kilograms and is made of 999 fine gold. Since the reception wasn’t what he’d hoped for, the man decided to sell it to a pawnshop.…
A furry «employee» – a cat wearing a collar and tie – has recently appeared at a hotel in Tashkent. The whiskered «manager» has quickly become a local attraction. Visitors say he comes out into the lobby in the evenings to greet guests. Commenters joke that the cat can handle…
LEGO has released an ad timed to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring football’s biggest stars. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. appear in the video alongside their LEGO mini-figure counterparts. In the video, the footballers sit around a table, building the World Cup trophy, each…
Several hours into the flight following the successful launch of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, astronauts faced minor but noticeable difficulties — their toilet malfunctioned during the long journey. According to Space.com, the space toilet, designed for 10 days of flight, partially went out of service. NASA said…
A report by Euronews claiming that Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been cast as the next James Bond was nothing more than an April Fools’ article, although some might have wanted the news to be true. The widely shared story suggested that Buckley would replace Daniel Craig as 007, marking…
Scientists have reconstructed the appearance of a man who lived in the Mangystau region approximately 5,750 years ago. The reconstruction was based on a skull discovered by archaeologist Andrey Astafyev during excavations at an ancient settlement near Aktau in western Kazakhstan. The burial site also contained the skeleton of an…
The celebrated art object immortalizing the dog rescue at the Sayran reservoir has gained attention on social media beyond Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at how the sculpture has resonated with audiences worldwide. Art Daily Dose, with over 22 million Instagram followers, posted about the monument. The post emphasized…
Tokyo Skytree, the iconic observation tower in Japan’s capital, is set to reopen its elevator, which malfunctioned in late February, on April 1, the tower operator, Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd., said in a press release. The company stated that all safety measures have been implemented and that it will…
In downtown Moscow, Russia, teenagers found a bag containing about $88,000 in cash. The teenagers were walking in the Meshchansky district when they accidentally came across the bag filled with $100 bills. They decided to split the money among themselves and burn the rest in a fire. The teenagers later…
The world’s longest-running international music contest, the Eurovision Song Contest, which has been held since 1956, has announced its Asian edition, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, set to debut in 2026, the BBC reported. According to a statement on the contest’s official website, the grand final event will take place on…
On March 30, the Grammy-winning Canadian singer Celine Dion, on her 58th birthday, shared video messages in English and French announcing a series of concerts in Paris, France, this fall. According to The Associated Press, the upcoming performances will mark her first full concert performances since Dion revealed that she…
Starting March 30, new rules on alcoholic beverage sales took effect in Thailand, requiring bartenders and sellers to check how intoxicated customers are, The Pattaya News reported. The person will not be served another portion of drink if they are too drunk. How the checks work The country’s authorities revealed…
A simple yet surprisingly effective way to relax is gaining popularity on social media — netizens claim that taking a shower with a wet towel helps relieve tension in the body and speeds recovery after a stressful day. The idea is as simple as possible. While showering, place a towel…
Ride-hailing service scams have long posed challenges for both drivers and passengers. One of the more unusual and inventive schemes was devised by drivers across several Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao and Chengdu, and came to light in 2016. According to The Times of India, Uber drivers…
Authorities in Russia are considering expanding a voluntary self-restriction system to include video games, according to a proposal by lawmaker Dmitry Gusev, cited by TASS. Proposal targets gaming addiction Gusev said the initiative is aimed at addressing the growing problem of gaming addiction. Some users, he noted, struggle to limit…
Life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan has increased, reaching 75.9 years in 2025, up slightly from 75.4 years in 2024. Life expectancy also varies by place of residence, averaging 76.6 years in urban areas and 74.8 years in rural areas. The traditional gender gap persisted, with average life expectancy at…
The world’s narrowest house was erected in the district of Aucallama in Huaral Province, Peru. Its width is only 63 centimeters, yet it contains everything necessary for living. The house was designed by local resident Fabio Moreno, who wanted to show that comfort does not always depend on floor size,…
A 25-year-old woman in Spain has died by euthanasia following a prolonged legal dispute with her father over her decision to pursue assisted dying, the BBC reported. Noelia Castillo of Barcelona became paraplegic after a suicide attempt in 2022. In 2024, the Catalan government approved her request for euthanasia, but…
Police arrested a man in Astana suspected of stealing more than 100 sauna whisks. According to Polisia.kz, the 46-year-old resident repeatedly broke into a stranger’s lodging, where the door was unlocked, and stole property, taking 140 sauna whisks in one incident. The following day, the man returned to the same…
Japan’s cherry blossom season, marked by the blooming of sakura, is one of the country’s most celebrated natural events. These delicate flowers, which come from various species of Prunus trees, bloom briefly each spring and draw widespread attention across the nation. Most cherry trees flower for only a short period…
HBO has released the first trailer for the “Harry Potter” series reboot. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what is shown in the video and when to expect the premiere. The trailer begins with a familiar scene of Harry Potter living in a cupboard under the stairs at the Dursleys’…
A vast musical fountain complex covering around eight hectares is planned for construction in New Tashkent. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the ambitious project by the Uzbek authorities. Under the project plans, a 6.3-hectare pool will be built at the center of the complex, while the main fountain for…
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Meta and Google are liable for harm caused to a young woman who alleged she became addicted to their social media platforms as a child, the BBC reported. The plaintiff, identified as Kaley, was awarded $6 million in damages, including $3 million in…
Legendary American punk rock band The Offspring is set to perform in Almaty on Aug. 23, the final day of the Park Live Almaty 2026 international music festival. In 1994, The Offspring broke into the U.S. top 10 with their album «Smash.» Since then, the band has stood among the…
