A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face. Canadian beauty, Cassandra Naud, 22, loves her unique appearance and even credits her birthmark for making her memorable in the dancing world. The pretty brunette, from Alberta, Canada, who was once told by a casting agent to digitally erase her birthmark from her headshots, says: 'My birthmark is a huge part of me. “It makes me unique and memorable, which is especially important for the career I’ve chosen.'
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
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 .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .