THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .

THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .

An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .

Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

Two people have been arrested after a man and woman were shot dead at a house in the Midlands in the early hours of this morning .