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.
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
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A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .