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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UNUSUAL PUB AND BARBERS

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SLACKLINING USA

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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MOODY GORILLA

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CHRISTMAS SNOWMAN ATTRACTS CURIOUS SQUIRREL

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

RED SMOKE AT NIGHT, VOLCANO SPOTTERS DELIGHT

With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

UNIQUE CAVE RESTAURANT

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THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

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MONKEY LOVE

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

BRITISH BEACH-LIFE SPLIT SHOTS

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .