Viral Damn World

  The quiet dawn in Byneset, Norway, was shattered not by an alarm clock, but by the imposing presence of the 135-meter-long cargo ship, NCL Salten , as it veered dramatically off course and ran aground along the Trondheim Fjord . For Johan Helberg, whose home stood perilously close to the vessel's unexpected trajectory, the incident was a shocking wake-up call, literally. "Five meters further south, and it would have entered the bedroom," Helberg recounted to BBC News, underscoring the astonishing proximity of the massive ship to his residence. He told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that he had slept through the entire event, only to be roused by a neighbor ringing his doorbell in alarm.

  Budget airlines are constantly seeking radical measures to reduce costs and offer the lowest possible fares. The latest and most controversial proposal gaining traction is the introduction of standing-only seats on airplanes, potentially as early as 2026. This concept, though not new, has recently resurfaced online, sparking significant debate among travelers, despite airlines not yet confirming their commitment to such a contentious move.

  In a vibrant spectacle of blue and white, the small town of Landerneau in western France has successfully smashed the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Smurfs. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, a whopping 3,076 individuals, adorned in blue face paint and iconic white hats, gathered to sing "smurfy" songs, finally wresting the title from Lauchringen, Germany, which had held the record with 2,762 Smurfs since 2019.

Sakura Oda, a prominent member of the popular Japanese idol group Morning Musume '25, recently found herself at the center of controversy following the online leak of a two-shot photograph featuring her and a man. The incident prompted the 26-year-old singer to address the situation publicly through her official blog, offering an explanation for the image that has since fueled considerable discussion and skepticism among her fanbase.

A biology teacher in West Bandung Regency, Indonesia, has sparked widespread controversy and gone viral after asking her 11th-grade students to draw their own genitals as part of a lesson on the reproductive system. The teacher, identified as Wety Yuningsih, shared a video related to the assignment on her social media, leading to a swift and strong public backlash.