Japanese authorities on Friday damped down speculation about a possible volcanic eruption at Mt Fuji, the nation's highest peak, after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake sent the topic trending on Twitter.
The Sri Lankan government on Friday suspended distribution of all gas cylinders following an alarming rise in unexplained cooking gas explosions and fires that have injured many people across the island nation in recent weeks.
One out of 10 Italians think astronauts never set foot on the moon while 5.8% believe the earth is flat, according to a poll published on Friday, which said conspiracy theories had taken root in Italian society.
Crowds returned to New York City's Midtown Manhattan late on Wednesday for the 89th annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, officially kicking off the holiday season.