A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .