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

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .

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

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

Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .

A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .

A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .