FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS. The impossibly small sculptures are the work of talented Turkish student Recep Alcamli, who discovered his talent purely by chance when he was sharpening a pencil. The 23-year-old, of Elazıg, Turkey, who describes his work as ‘graphite art’, says: “It all started as a bit of an accident whilst I was studying for some exams. ‘I was sharpening a pencil, and I suddenly thought about how I could make the nib into a stylish shape.
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
MEET the real life sleeping beauty - who snoozed for TWO months when a rare sleep disorder took over her life and turned it into a nightmare .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A man who was stabbed ten times in a frenzied and random attack has told how, two years on, he is too scared to leave his house without his STAB VEST .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis .
A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .
A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .