Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES. For most people, having a shower in the morning is an easy task - but it sends Jackie, 45, into a cold sweat. The part time check out assistant is so petrified of clusters of holes that even the thought of holding a sponge sends a shiver down her spine - and she is forced to flee the shower if she spots any bubbles floating in the plug hole. Jackie from Wallsend, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, suffers from Trypophobia, a fear of holes that leaves her literally pulling her hair out.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .