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Fleeing the floods... by elephant: Tusk force takes to streets as Thailand is left submerged after monsoon and mudslides 14 Oct 2011 | 09:29 am
High tides, overflowing reservoirs threaten Bangkok at weekend Third of the country already affected, GDP forecasts slashed Army brought in to strengthen Bangkok flood defences By Nadia Gilani (Daily...
Night stalkers of the plains: Unique thermal imaging pictures capture ghostly giraffes 14 Oct 2011 | 09:26 am
By Gavin Allen (Daily Mail) Finally, under cover of the night, these giraffes gather on the Masai Mara free of the hindrance of safari sight-seers or wildlife cameramen - or so they think. Moving gr...
The split second when the lightning meets the land: Daredevil photographer risks his life 14 Oct 2011 | 09:23 am
By Nadia Gilani (Daily Mail) Fearlessly placing himself directly in the path of deadly lightning strikes, a photographer captures images that highlight the terrific violence of nature. Obsessed sinc...
Introducing... the earth-scraper: Architects design 65-storey building which plunges 300 metres below ground 14 Oct 2011 | 09:20 am
By Hugo Gye (Daily Mail) Architects have designed an incredible 65-storey 'earth-scraper' which plunges 300 metres below ground. The stunning upside down pyramid in the middle of Mexico City is desi...
The pile of junk that's worth £35,000: Enthusiasts bid to restore the 'Rolls-Royce' of motorbikes 14 Oct 2011 | 09:15 am
By Chris Parsons (Daily Mail) It might look like a fairly worthless collection of bike parts assembled by a nostalgic motorcycle enthusiast, but the real value of this pile of metal belies its rusty ...
The harvest mouse surveys his land: Britain's smallest rodent uses straw as stilts to look out for signs of danger 14 Oct 2011 | 09:13 am
By Simon Tomlinson (Daily Mail) Perched between two stalks, this tiny harvest mouse adeptly uses his tail and hind legs to steady himself while scratching its nose. These amazing pictures show one o...
Lunchtime on a skyscraper in 2011: Flat caps swapped for hard hats and safety harnesses as builders recreate famous 1930s image 13 Oct 2011 | 09:31 am
By Rob Cooper (Daily Mail) The famous original photo showed 11 workers in flat caps precariously perched on a steel beam 800ft (240m) above the ground. But in 2011, these construction engineers in L...
The art of train warfare - or how to make sure you get that seat: Digital strategist employs rush-hour psychology 13 Oct 2011 | 09:28 am
By Emily Allen (Daily Mail) For millions of commuters the daily journey to work and back can seem like a battle - but for one man, it really is. So much so he has now devised an online guide giving ...
Great ball of fire: Stunning image that makes it look like the sun is EXPLODING 13 Oct 2011 | 09:23 am
By Graham Smith (Daily Mail) It's the stuff of nightmares, but this spectacular sunrise really does look like the sun is exploding. Fortunately this amazing image captures some form of optical illus...
The men who make houses explode (all for the sake of art) 13 Oct 2011 | 09:19 am
By Daily Mail Reporter At first glance, these houses looks like they could have been the victim of a dramatic gas explosion. But the beat-up homes in Houston, Texas, are in fact an elaborate traffic...
