An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter. Terry McCarty was just six years old when he was engulfed with flames after his brothers filled a bowl with kerosene, which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him. After the accident, the 29-year-old from Hawthorne, Nevada, endured 58 operations as well as cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger, because of the scars on his face, body and arms. But Terry was determined to overcome the harrowing experience and bravely became a firefighter to face the fears that crippled his confidence for years.
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A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
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Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
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THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .