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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FALSE KILLER WHALE BEAMS AS HE CATCHES HIS LUNCH

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SMILEY GECKO ENJOYS HIS VIEW FROM THE TOP

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PORCUPINES COME CLOSE TO VICTORY AGAINST PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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ADORABLE NEWBORN SEALS PLAY IN SNOW

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INCREDIBLE FOG CREATES GLOWING LANDSCAPES OVER TAIWAN

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ADORABLE ORANGUTAN TURNS ONE

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TRIG-OF -THE- EYE STREET ART

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

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AUSTRALIAN TOWN LOCATED UNDERGROUND

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .