CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape. Pictures show a variety of styles beard categories from Amish and Dali to Imperial and freestyle. The entrants were part of the New Orleans Just for Men National Beard and Moustache Championships in the USA.
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
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 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .
For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .
A prolific drug dealer was caught red-handed in a car filled with amphetamines after he decided to park in a top copper's parking space - as a joke .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .