CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.
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UNUSUAL FRIENDSHIP
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ATTEMPTED MURDER: EX PARTNER STABBED ME WITH A KNIFE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT - THANKFULLY GOOD SAMARITAN INTERVENED & SAVED MY LIFE
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MIRACLE BABY SAVED BY SUPERGLUE
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SMILEY GECKO POSES FOR THE CAMERA
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BACKFLIPPING SHARK SOARS DURING SEAL HUNT
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WOMAN OVERCOMES THIGH GAP OBSESSION AND BEATS ANOREXIA
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KUNG-FU FROG IMITATES KARATE KID
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GRANDMA IS CHATTED UP BY TOYBOYS AFTER LOSING 12 STONE
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