A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body. 19-year-old Ciera Swaringen, of Rockwell, North Carolina, USA was born with mole-like birthmarks that spread from her head to her toes. Ciera's rare skin condition affects just one in 500,000 people and covers 70 percent of her body - with the largest mark stretching from her lower thighs to her navel. Since a child, the pretty teen has endured cruel taunts from strangers, but has now grown to love her unique appearance. She says: “Teenage boys are usually the first ones to comment when they see me. “They say things like, ‘You look like you’re dirty, take a wash.’
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life .
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A talented artist has created artwork with a KICKIN' twist by painting on his pregnant wife's bump .
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A woman who blew £12k of her student loan on junk food and booze has lost 10st after ditching her unhealthy habits .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
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A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .