SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

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ENDANGERED GORILLA BORN AT TWYCROSS ZOO

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BRAZEN COPS PARK IN RESTRICTED BAY

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A SMILEY GECKO SHEDS ITS SKIN AS HEATWAVE HITS BRITAIN

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CHUCKLING SEAL

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PUPPY RUN OVER BY TRAIN GIVEN NEW LEASH OF LIFE

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GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE

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ROAD-KILL CUDDLY TOYS

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

THIRD WHEEL OWL

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BATHING BEAR CUB

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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