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.
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .