A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A Canadian photographer has captured crystal clear mirror images of Toronto's architecture reflected in puddles - simply by using his iPhone .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .