COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .

A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .

A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .

A woman with a rare condition that means she collapses every time she laughs fears she may have passed the rare illness onto her young son .

A former cosmetic rep who swapped make-up for a career as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike has pocketed a staggering $4million (£2,630,000) as a full-time doppelgänger .

FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .

THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .

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 .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .