While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

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

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .

Meet the Victorian gentleman who could not face sitting next to smelly commuters on the bus - so he dodges danger to go to work on a penny farthing .

HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .

Meet the real life anime girl who looks like a living cartoon character despite never going under the knife .