GLOWWORMS LIGHT UP TOURIST TRAIL

IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.

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IN FLIGHT MEAL

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FLORESCENT PLANKTON LIGHT UP AUSTRALIAN SEA

An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .

PET DOG WITH CANCER LEFT TO DIE

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'GRENADE' DIET PILLS PUT AIRPORTS ON ALERT

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HORSE BEFRIENDS ADOPTED CAT

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THANKSGIVING DINNER PREPARED BY ARTISTS

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BRAVE DIVER FEEDS SHARKS DEADLY FISH

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BOSTON BOMBING AFTERMATH - 17TH APRIL

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