A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .

STAR-TI-LING: 40,000 STARLINGS MIMIC HITCHCOCK'S THE BIRDS- This could be the fearsome scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds as a flock of 40,000 starlings bask in the heat of a wonderful British sunset .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .

A man has spent almost £100K on lip fillers, Botox and designer clothing in a bid to look like Kim Kardashian .