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 .
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 .
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Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .