CREATED over 60 years ago, this weighty machine was the Photoshop of its time. The Adam’s Retouching Machine, which weighs two-and-a-half stone, was invented in 1947 and gave photographers the opportunity to perfect their pictures. Instead of uploading images to a computer, photographers would place their negative under the magnifying glass. Blemishes in the picture could then be smoothed out by using a retouching pencil, assisted by the gentle vibrations of the machine.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .