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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PLAYFUL TIGERS GET UP TO MISCHIEF

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AMAZINGLY DETAILED PENCIL SCULPTURES

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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NINJA RED SQUIRREL

A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .

AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

OH DEER: MOMENT DEER CRASHES THROUGH WINDSCREEN OF BUS

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SUPER CUTE BABY RED PANDAS

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CHEEKY MONKEY KEEPS UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

WOMAN TRANSFORMS HERSELF INTO CARTOON CHARACTERS USING PAINT

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WHEELCHAIR BASEJUMPER

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .