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.
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THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
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MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
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SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .