Christopher Cerk (pictured), a 21-year-old junior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, said that living right next to his institution didn't suit him - and was a waste of money to boot. So instead of dropping an estimated $19,000 renting for his last two years, he poured $13,000 of his own money into raw materials for his own tiny house (exterior top right, interior right). The home, which took him more than a year to build in his spare time, has a compost toilet and solar panels for electricity. He estimates the power supply will be enough to keep his cell phone and laptop running, as well as to power an electric stove. Cerk said he will start having his girlfriend over to stay soon.
Trump in front: The Donald leads Hillary Clinton in dramatic new poll giving him 45% to the Democrat frontrunner's 40%
GOP frontrunner now leads Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton in a new voter poll. That's a dramatic change from May, when Clinton was trouncing Trump. Trump's various gaffes and scandals only seem to have increased his popularity - especially with male voters. According to SurveyUSA, Trump beats out Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) by 44 percent to 40 percent and Vice President Joe Biden (who has not declared his candidacy) by 44 percent to 42 percent.
'Every rose is for every abortion I had there': Michelle Knight tells the harrowing stories behind each of her tattoos - which she got after being rescued from 'house of horrors'
Michelle Knight's tattoos tell the harrowing story of her 11-year imprisonment inside Ariel Castro's house of horrors in Cleveland, Ohio, during which she suffered five forced miscarriages and lived in chains. In a new interview with Newsweek , Knight (right), who was 21 when she was kidnapped, reveals why she decided to get each of her inkings after finally being rescued from her prison. She explains that each of the five large roses printed down her left arm (inset) 'is for every abortion I had in the house'. Meanwhile, a teddy bear on her right shoulder (left) was a design she drew while strung up with orange extension cords inside Castro's home. Knight's other tattoos include a baby on her chest, with the words: 'Too beautiful for this Earth'.
PICTURED: Pregnant Spanish woman who was due to give birth tomorrow killed alongside her partner and five others when rally driver careered into crowd
Nine-months pregnant Ana Cayazzo and her partner Miguel Caridad, both in their 20s, died instantly when a driver lost control of his racing car at a rally in north-west Spain on Saturday. At least another five people are believed to have been killed, including another pregnant woman and child aged eight. Poignant pictures - posted by Miguel on his Facebook page before Saturday's tragedy near La Coruña in Galicia - show him tenderly patting his girlfriend's belly.
Back in action: Enormous U.S. aircraft carrier makes high-speed turns at sea and practices launching fighter jets after almost two years in maintenance yard
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (bottom left from above), an enormous, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, blasted out to sea off the coast of Virginia and put its tuned-up systems to the test. Footage of the voyage - its first since fall 2013 - was recorded in late August and shows the vessel's huge engines pushing it through high-speed (top right) turns at some 35mph, then sending fighters into the sky with its newly-overhauled catapults (bottom right).
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EXCLUSIVE: Abandoned toys, tiny dust-covered shoes and bombed out windows: The haunting remains of the Syrian home abandoned by drowned Aylan's family following ISIS attack
EXCLUSIVE: The crumbling house (pictured main) in Kobane, Syria, gives an insight into the devastation that ultimately led Abdullah and Rehan Kurdi to board a boat with their two young sons in their search for a better life. Tiny dust-covered shoes (top right), abandoned toys (bottom right) and children's clothes lie among the bombed-out remains of their home. The picture of Aylan Kurdi's (left in inset) tiny body washed up on a beach in Turkey sent shock waves around the world this week. He died alongside his brother Galip (right in inset) and his mother Rehan. Mohamad Kurdi, the boys' uncle, has spoken to MailOnline about the family's terrifying life in Syria, his own treacherous journey to a refugee camp in Germany and his heartbreak on hearing the news his relatives had died.
Thinstagrams! The slimming tricks celebrities use to look so trim in their social media selfies
There is now a raft of cheap, easy-to-use software that automatically manipulates photos to make their subjects look thinner. And even celebrities, it seems, aren't immune. Some apps nip in your waist or boost your curves while leaving friends untouched. But the so-called 'skinny filter' apps can leave telltale signs - and when you're sharing the images with millions of fans on Instagram or Twitter, chances are that someone will spot them. And as these celebrity photo 'fails' prove, not every result is foolproof...
Meet Baddie Winkle - the great-grandmother, 87, who refuses to grow up and has won a legion of Instagram fans including Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Nicole Richie
Baddie Winkle is arguably one of the most famous octogenarians in the United States after becoming an internet sensation thanks to captivating social media accounts. Now, Baddie - born Helen Ruth Van Winkle - has shared how a devastating loss inspired her to reinvent herself and connect with her family in a collaborative fun way. In the bottom right photo, she is pictured with Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards last week.
Chicago for one! Bachelor party-goer becomes an Instagram sensation with his glum tourist shots after the rest of his friends fail to arrive
For many, bachelor parties serve as an opportunity for a group of friends to experience one last hurrah together. Robbie Chernow expected to do just that and have a weekend full of fun to celebrate his friend Jake's bachelor party in Chicago. That all changed when the 28-year-old arrived in the windy city on Thursday to find out all of his friends' flights were canceled. Chernow documented on Instagram his lonely, sad experience in the city where he stuck with the planned schedule of bachelor party events.
Is it a mirage? No, it really IS a spaceship home sat atop a volcano in the middle of the Mojave desert - and it could be yours for just $650,000
Huell Howser's iconic Volcano House was built on a cinder cone and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The 2,206 sq ft residence also has a separate apartment at the base of the volcano as well as a man-made lake. The Volcano House offers stunning 360 degree views of the desert with a wrap around observation deck and glass doors. Howser, the longtime host of California's Gold, bought the house just minutes after seeing it in 2003, and later gifted it to Chapman University.
- Michigan student fed-up with $800-a-month rent on campus BUILT his own tiny house - and now uses solar power and compost toilet to live off the grid
- Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton in dramatic new poll giving him 45 percent to the Democratic frontrunner's 40 percent
- Muslim flight attendant 'suspended by ExpressJet for refusing to serve alcohol because it is against her faith'
- 'Sex like a pair of maddened wart-hogs': Dr Strangelove screenwriter Terry Southern reveals all in lost letter about Ryan O'Neal and Bianca Jagger's torrid love affair
- 'Every rose is for every abortion I had there': Michelle Knight tells the harrowing stories behind each of her tattoos - which she got after being rescued from 'house of horrors'
- Another cub of Cecil the lion is feared dead after being killed by rival male adult that is trying to take over the pride
- Battle for Chip the traffic chicken: FIVE-way custody dispute over hen 'arrested' for causing gridlock on San Francisco's Bay Bridge
- The perfect leading lady: Princess Charlene dazzles in Dior as she and husband Prince Albert honour acting icon Robert Redford at Monaco gala
- 'She's holding up real good': Husband of county clerk Kim Davis says she won't back down - as an Oregon judge is investigated for refusal to perform same-sex marriages
- PICTURED: Pregnant Spanish racing crash victim who was due to give birth tomorrow killed alongside her partner and five others
- Kayaker is bitten by a hammerhead shark in California
- Broken bones, dislocated shoulders and cadets taken away in an ambulance: 30 West Point students injured as annual PILLOW FIGHT turns nasty
- Hillary fumes at Trump for attacking her closest aide Huma as she accuses billionaire of 'innuendo, conspiracy theories and defaming people'
- Firenado! 800,000 gallons of Jim Beam accidentally released into a Kentucky lake bursts into flames after being hit by lightning... before a tornado sucks the flaming liquid 100 feet up into the air
- Hired for $500 to help kill an innocent woman: 23-year-old arrested for being gunman's getaway driver in the murder of Dallas dentist
- Court dismisses white lesbian mother's lawsuit after she was mistakenly given a black man's sperm donation
- Is El Chapo hiding in Costa Rica? Net closes on the world's most wanted drug lord after his son forgets to switch off location data in Twitter picture
- Louisiana teen football star dies breaking his neck in punt return during game against rival high school team
- Britain wants to quit Europe: Shock new poll shows EU 'no' camp ahead for the first time as Cameron prepares to face down Tory rebels
- Michigan student fed-up with $800-a-month rent on campus BUILT his own tiny house - and now uses solar power and compost toilet to live off the grid
- Tiger Woods' former mistress to have her brain lifted off skull cavity during surgery to fix spine condition
- Al Roker's 'Wake Up With Al' Weather Channel show cancelled after stormy emails between him and his boss
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- They're growing up fast! Angelina Jolie has her hands full as she treats her bustling brood to a day out at the theater in London's West End
- Jill and Derick Duggar return to US from missionary work in El Salvador to spend time with family before cousin Amy's nuptials... but no sign of Josh
- Bootylicious! Beyonce shows off her incredible curves in two VERY daring outfits as she struts back on to the stage after celebrating her 34th birthday
- The perfect leading lady: Princess Charlene dazzles in Dior as she and husband Prince Albert honor acting icon Robert Redford at Monaco gala
- Thinstagrams! The slimming tricks celebs use to look so trim in social-media selfies Fans include Miranda Kerr, Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan
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- Rock-a-bye-baby! Kim Kardashian shushes fans so sleeping daughter North won't wake as she carries her through LAX airport Kanye was at their side
- In the Spotlight! Rachel McAdams beams as she appears at the Telluride Film Festival alongside film co-star Michael Keaton and Meryl Streep On the Spotlight Panel
- Life in the fast lane! Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her figure in skin-tight trousers as she runs errands on a scooter in LA
- Check her out! Kim Murray cheers on husband Andy at US Open as she opts for a loose fitting shirt to hide her baby bump First child due in Feb
- Finally some good PR: Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic gets a standing ovation at US Open after offering his winning rival a fist pump for an amazing shot
- 'It's the bane of my existence': Emily Ratajkowski blasts the Blurred Lines video that made her famous Danced topless with Robin Thicke in 2013
- Still sweethearts! Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness look loved up at Red Bull ball as the actor opens up about the joys of fatherhood
- Girl's best friend! Ashley Greene carries her pet dog as she touches down at LAX after wrapping up on Rogue set in Vancouver Beloved pooch
- EXCLUSIVE: 'I've been harassed': Ice Cube's son and Straight Outta Compton star O'Shea Jackson Jr opens up on being 'young black male dealing with the law'
- Emotional Jarryd Hayne admits he shed a tear when he finally learned he had achieved his dream of making the NFL after being named in San Francisco 49ers
- Moving on up! Jennifer Hawkins nets $100k profit as she and husband Jake Wall sell their modest beachside home for $731,000 Newcastle pad
- The UK X Factor embroiled in new fix claims as it emerges '22 of the 24 wannabes put through to Judges' House were approached by producers'
- Chloe Grace Moretz, 18, surprises her mother Teri by taking her to the US Open Tennis Championships Mom battled cancer when Chloë was 10
- Jarryd Hayne set to earn $25,000 per week after making the San Francisco 49ers team which is LESS than he would have earned at ARL's Parramatta Eels
- How the world's top tennis players have started to 'slide to get to the ball' on hard surfaces because it's quicker than running Scientists' new theory
- Shane Watson announces his retirement from Test cricket - after he was dropped from the Australia team for the second Ashes Test
- Off-duty Kelly Brook shows her curves in skinny jeans as she enjoys romantic day out with boyfriend Jeremy Parisi in France Brit model and presenter
- 'They were going at it like a pair of maddened warthogs': Screenwriter Terry Southern's newly found letter about Ryan O'Neal and Bianca Jagger's torrid affair
- Meet Baddie Winkle - the great-grandmother who refuses to grow up and has won a legion of Instagram fans including Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Nicole Richie
- Avoiding strap lines! Nicole Scherzinger flaunts her toned beach body in cheeky topless sunbathing snap Wore just brief bikini briefs...
- The chic Queen: A lifetime of effortless style by the longest-serving monarch Nobody's wardrobe works harder than the Queen's...
- New beginning! Leah Remini shares family photos from daughter Sofia's Catholic baptism two years after leaving Scientology New spiritual milestone
- Kate Middleton is using her spare time to paint portraits of her children ... after seemingly retreating from Prince William's social life She's a very proud mom
- Johnny Depp arrives on red carpet smoking a cigar but still gets a kiss from doting wife Amber Heard at The Danish Girl premiere Breath must have stunk!
- Officially wed! Parenthood star Erika Christensen, 33, marries mustachioed cyclist Cole Maness, 37 Couple got engaged last November
- Bathing beauties! Bella Hadid dons skimpy bikini as she enjoys some pool time with her girl pals in the Hamptons Making the most of the last days of summer
- 'What is right prevailed': Aretha Franklin blocks premiere of unscreened 1972 Sydney Pollack documentary Amazing Grace
- White hot! Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio wows in tiny playsuit as she hosts LA pool party She isn't letting summer go quietly
- Still a world-class beauty! Denise Richards, 44, shows off her svelte physique in skintight leggings and vest as she takes her daughters to Malibu Carnival
- Doting in denim! Lana Del Rey and Italian beau Francsco Carrozzini color-coordinate as they dine and shop in Malibu They can't get enough of each other!
- Gwen Stefani and her three sons chill out backstage before No Doubt concert in Aspen Met Jamaican ska & reggae legend Jimmy Cliff
- 'I love you grandma!' Kylie Jenner posts gorgeous snap of herself with Mary Jo Shannon as the pair pose for selfie Kris Jenner's mom is 81
- Enjoying some me time! Hilary Duff wears bright red scarf and stocks up on reading material as she visits hairdressers in West Hollywood
- Huell Howser's wacky Volcano House, which sits 150ft atop the Mojave Desert is on sale for $650,000 - two years after the TV star died from cancer
- Nicki Minaj bares her midriff in green two-piece to perform with 'baby-daddy' Meek Mill in his hometown Seems she has plans for her boyfriend...
- Make-up free and marvellous! Chrissy Teigen enjoys a quiet Saturday night in with pet Bulldog Puddy Husband John Legend is in Caribbean
- Kristen Stewart looks VERY cozy with her co-star Nicholas Hoult as they attend Equals premiere at Venice Film Festival Rumored romance
- Meanwhile Liberty Ross celebrates engagement to music boss Jimmy Iovine... three years after her ex Rupert Sanders cheated with Kristen
- It's a cinch! Kourtney Kardashian shows off trim figure as she wears waist-trainer after skipping the gym to spend day with kids Her sisters swear by it
- She's just fine! Jennifer Garner smiles while relishing a solo outing of retail therapy amid divorce dramas Seemed in good spirits despite Ben Affleck split
- Diva in training! Ariana Grande, 22, shares cute throwback video of her in flashy platform shoes as a little girl Seems she's always had an eye for fashion
- Putting her head in the sand? Kelly Osbourne enjoys some retail therapy during Malibu getaway after racism uproar All smiles in beach city
- Lady in red...hair! Chaka Khan, 62, shows off her newly dyed tresses as she turns up for a Dancing With The Stars practice session in a skin-tight top
- Chris Pratt pays a loving tribute to his late father Daniel by sharing a vintage photo of their fishing trip Said: 'Thanks Dad. Miss you man'
- Vivacious in vintage! Lady Gaga flashes her thigh as she poses in sexy silk Givenchy number on set Stood in the doorway of her trailer for the snap
- EXCLUSIVE: 'She makes dope songs': Former N.W.A. rapper Ice Cube reveals he's a fan of Iggy Azalea despite his pal Snoop Dogg's feud with her
- The Game unleashes fury at vandal who broke the windows of his pricey motors - and vows to track down culprit caught on his home surveillance tape
- Dressed for the Twilight! Taylor Lautner wears all-black ensemble as he enjoys dinner date in Hollywood Appropriately went to the Nice Guy Lounge
- Breathtaking in blue! Victoria Silvstedt, 40, stuns in strapless asymmetrical gown as she attends gala at Royal Palace in Monaco Appeared ageless
- Unusual red carpet attire! Alicia Vikander stuns in Tudor-style embroidered gown at premiere of The Danish Girl At Venice Film Festival
- Woody's eye for his leading ladies: Allen says one of his greatest pleasures is 'looking at beautiful women' Including Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson
- Even their pooch is talented! David Beckham proves dog really is man's best friend in adorable video that shows him playing with new 'flying' pup Olive
- 'Hold on to hope, faint though it may be': Robin Williams's daughter Zelda posts moving message year after father's suicide Included pic of moon
- Prince Charles dashes the hopes of his friend by refusing a $15million grant to restore historic family home Lord St Germans' pile dates to 10th century
- The greatest reign: A look back at the Queen's 63 years on the British throne as she overtakes Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch By Sarah Bradford
- Dakota Johnson teases a glimpse of lace bra as she dons semi-sheer black dress with daring thigh-split to party in Venice Oozed sex appeal
- Raining on his parade! Keanu Reeves keeps feet dry in boots he has worn to THREE events for movie Knock Knock He's at the American Film Festival in France
- The Faces' Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones reunite 40 years later for charity concert They used to hire bartender for stage...
- 'Feeling all James Dean': Poppy Montgomery rocks red leather jacket on New York set of crime drama Unforgettable Plays a stylish cop
- Reason for Princess Michael of Kent's eye patches is finally revealed... The Queen's cousin has been sporting patches that match her outfits
- A monarch of true majesty: As the Queen breaks a remarkable record, one of the Prime Ministers who served under her pays tribute Called her awe-inspiring
- 'In the grossest bar in town!' Bachelorette star Ali Fedotowsky toasts her engagement to Kevin Manno in 'dive bar' She showed off her huge diamond ring
- Statuesque Caitlyn Jenner towers over leather-clad male companion following dinner date... after revealing she's eager to find a new partner
- Always by his side: Eddie Redmayne kisses wife Hannah Bagshawe affectionately as he unveils The Danish Girl at Venice Film festival On the red carpet
- Hot mama! Kourtney Kardashian shows off amazing figure in denim cut-offs while grabbing lunch with kids Mason and Penelope Slimmed-down physique
- Looking sharp, Sly! Stallone is all smiles as he gets spruced up for lunch in Beverly Hills Lunching out seems to be one of his favorite pastimes
- Tebow time is up in Philadelphia as popular quarterback is unable to resurrect career while Devon Still is cut by Cincinnati Roster deadline today
- Weather chiefs criticize Emma Thompson for 'scaremongering' with claim the world's temperature will rise by 40F by 2030
- 'My infant is going to run for president!' Zooey Deschanel tweets about her baby for the first time... She's been keeping mum since birth in July
- She's an amazing Mrs Mop! Jaime King loads up on cleaning supplies as she gets to grips with being mom to a newborn and a toddler Must be hard work!
- 'My heart melts!' Gisele shares picture of Tom Brady and daughter playing as they get back to normal after Deflategate scandal Team bonding
- 'I keep 10lbs above my jeans weight': Iman says trick to looking young is to embrace extra pounds for 'no-filler-needed refresher' Model turned 60 recently
- British socialite Lady Mary Charteris follows in the footsteps of Kate Moss's husband by relocating to the US... Hardly any chance of Kate joining them...
- Lily Allen puts her wedding ring back on... but there's still no sign of her husband Rumors abound about the state of the singer's marriage
- Why Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Richie and Rita Ora really ARE living in a bubble: Inside the dome filled with oxygen where stars undergo wrinkle-busting treatments
- Contract that launched The Beatles and was signed by all of them in 1962 is expected to sell for $750,000 at auction It's the only document signed by the Fab Four
- Russell Brand 'about to snap up $1.5m mansion deep in the English countryside with his on/off girlfriend Laura Gallacher' Giving up city lifestyle?
- Golden girl! Halle Berry livens up mundane grocery trip in shimmery trousers and heels in Beverly Hills Hardly your average outfit for a supermarket shop
- Everybody loves Meryl! Streep is celebrated at a party to honor her new film Suffragette Was with Bobbi Brown and Brie Larson in Telluride, Colorado.
- I saw despair with my own eyes... now we are waking up to the truth: Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery recalls her heartbreaking visit to Syrian refugee camp
- Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard withdraws from doubles competitions after hitting her head in US Open locker room just a day after flirty display
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Spain rally crash: Car flies off track killing six people and injuring even more
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Nick Kyrgios-Eugenie Bouchard mixed double pairing excites crowds at the US Open
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'I'm a traditionalist': Caitlyn Jenner on gay marriage, dating, and Candis Cayne
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Two distraught wives, a new fiancée and six children left without a father: Heartbreaking memorials held for three cops murdered in less than a week - as hunt for men who killed one of them continues
Police officers Darren Goforth (bottom left), Don Allen (bottom center) and Joe Gliniewicz (bottom right) were recently murdered across two states within just four days of each other. This week, the cops' grief-stricken loved ones were joined by thousands of mourners as they bid farewell to the men at separate memorial services. In emotional scenes, Goforth's widow, Kathleen (left, in blue), closed her eyes and wept as her husband - a 47-year-old father-of-two - was laid to rest in Texas. Meanwhile, Allen's fiancée, Sarha Waters (center) - to whom the cop, 27, had recently got engaged - was comforted by her parents at his Abilene funeral. And Gliniewicz's wife of 26 years, Mel (right), was surrounded by her four sons as she paid tribute to her 'hero and best friend' at a moving vigil in Illinois.
Eugenie Bouchard withdraws from U.S. Open doubles after hitting her head in locker room just a day after becoming fan favorite for flirty display with partner Nick Kyrgios
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard withdrew from the women's and mixed doubles competitions of the 2015 US Open after falling and hitting her head in the locker room on Friday evening. US Open Tournament Director David Brewer said in a statement that it is unknown if Bouchard will compete in the singles competition. The announcement comes just a day after she caught the eyes of the crowd as she and Aussie tennis bad-boy Nick Kyrgios flirted their way through the first round of the mixed doubles draw.
From the horrors of starvation in south Sudan to a symbol of protest in Tiananmen Square: Heartbreaking sight of little Aylan's lifeless body is latest in line of powerful photos that have changed history
Etched on people's hearts and minds, the heartbreaking image of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi (inset) has jolted the nation's consciousness and captured the world's attention in a way no other story about the plight of refugees has done in recent months. Here, we look at other powerful photos that had a similar impact on the world, from the emaciated little girl stalked by a vulture in southern Sudan (bottom right) to the terrified face of a nine-year-old girl seen running for her life after a napalm attack during the Vietnam War (top left). We have also focused on iconic photos capturing moments which have changed the course of history, such as the capture of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003 (top right) and a citizen making a stand in Tiananmen Square in China (bottom left).
The Chic Queen: A lifetime of effortless style by Britain's longest serving monarch
Nobody's wardrobe works harder than the Queen's. Every outfit worn in public is carefully calibrated to inspire or remind, to signal gratitude or respect, to convey a sense of power or familiarity. Her Majesty neither sets trends nor follows them - but while she is deaf to the siren call of fashion, she has her own singular style.
EXCLUSIVE: 'I've been harassed': Ice Cube's son and Straight Outta Compton star O'Shea Jackson Jr opens up on being 'a young black male dealing with the law'
He's an up and coming Hollywood star with one box office smash movie already under his belt. But Straight Outta Compton's O'Shea Jackson Jr, son of legendary N.W.A. hip hop artist Ice Cube, opened up to Daily Mail Australia on Friday about being a victim of police racial profiling. The 24-year-old actor, who plays his father in the hit film that chronicles the history of rap group N.W.A and shows scenes of gang violence and police harassment, said he has 'definitely' experienced racism, particularly when with his younger brother Darrel, 22.
Fancy a cut-price private island? Six-acre mass of rock with stunning views of San Francisco skyline could be yours for only $5million after desperate owner slashed the cost by $17MILLION
It offers stunning views of the San Francisco skyline, great fishing opportunities and a guarantee of privacy. And it could be yours for a heavily-discounted price. These photos show Red Rock Island (main and inset) - San Francisco Bay's only privately-held island, which is now on sale for $5million. The six-acre mass of rock and minerals was originally listed for $22million in 2012 - but has since had its price slashed by its desperate owner. The new, discounted cost includes the rights to the island's rock, sand, vegetation and minerals.
'I don't think black folks like to camp': Burning Man founder tries to defend desert festival's lack of diversity
Burning Man founder Larry Harvey (right) claimed that he doesn't believe 'black people like to camp' and that the lack of diversity might be due to 'historic reasons'. The Burning Man census shows that the event, which is currently taking place in the desert of Black Rock City, Nevada, is 87 per cent white and just 1.3 per cent black
'I haven't taken a shower in 12 years': MIT scientist gives up on washing and claims to keep clean by spraying live bacteria on his skin
Chemical engineer and MIT grad Dave Whitlock (seen left and right) has not showered in a dozen years because he wants to preserve bacteria on his skin. He helped found a company that sells a spray that contains live bacteria. Mother Dirt (inset), which is sold by the Cambridge-based company AOBiome, is odorless and feels like water.
Retiree indulges her childhood dream to build a treehouse - at age 62 (but it does come with a very grown up Martini bar!)
Rhonda Butler was sitting and watching a show called 'Treehouse Masters' at her home in Florida on Animal Planet when she was overcome with thoughts of her childhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Despite being in her 60s Butler thought about the fact that she'd never had a tree house when she was little and began to yearn for one now that she was an adult.
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- Wake up and KISS the coffee: The bizarre cup with eerily lifelike lips you have to smooch
- Mirror, mirror on the floor... Grand buildings and their reflections in puddles
- Going in for the kill... Incredible images capture animals mid-flight in South Africa
- Leopard loses out on a snack when baby duckling escapes after toying with it instead of eating it
- Giant wombat gets a Tinder account for his birthday as handlers worry he will never find love
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- Tiger Woods' former mistress to have her brain lifted off skull cavity during surgery to fix spine condition Rachel Uchitel was linked to golfer in 2010
- Why did Chrissie Hynde date one of the Hells Angels who raped her? She enraged feminists by blaming herself for the attack. The full shocking story.
- Back at it! Nicole Kidman beams following her return to stage with her first performance of Photograph 51 Previously said she was very nervous
- Slimmed-down Rob Kardashian poses in front of healthy meal in new Instagram snap as he continues his return to social media More confident
- Kristen Stewart appears in unusually high spirits as she cosies up to co-star Nicholas Hoult... one year after they sparked romance rumors
- 'I've had boyfriends with bigger six packs': Former Teen Mom Farrah Abraham insists 'there's no crush' on UK Celebrity Big Brother housemate James Hill
- Britney gets hands on as she parties in Vegas with Cade Hudson... her ex-fiance Jason Trawick's friend The pair were snapped getting close
- 'Gettin groovy!' Drew Barrymore toasts herself with a glass of wine as she admires a hotel's art collection during French holiday Much-needed break
- Super Bowl champion in 2030? Peyton Manning's adorable son Marshall, four, overshadows him during pregame warmups Marshall fit right in
- Love is in the air! Josh Brolin and fiancée Kathryn Boyd walk hand-in-hand as they return home from Italy The couple got engaged after a two year romance
- 'Understand the cycle of life!' Scott Eastwood shows off his chiseled chest as he spends a day fishing with friends Enjoying the California lifestyle
- Tearful Rita Ora gets a cuddle from softie Simon Cowell when she breaks down over a tough X Factor decision Pair are judges on British show
- Back to her country roots! LeAnn Rimes puts on a leggy display in denim cut-offs and cowboy boots Singer donned suede booties
- Amber Heard looks stunning in floaty floral dress as she promotes her new movie The Danish Girl at Venice Film Festival Johnny Depp's wife
- The heat is off! Gisele posts happy family photo to put divorce rumors to an end as Tom Brady apologizes for deflategate scandal on Facebook
- Not having a party then? Pippa Middleton to spend her 32nd birthday taking part in a gruelling 'swimrun'... helped along by a VERY handsome Swedish friend
- Revealed: The Queen is a big fan of Downton - and loves pointing out its historical bloopers Brian Hoey, author of At Home With The Queen, says she loves show
- Juliette Binoche stuns in heavily embellished floor length gown with plunging neckline on The Wait premiere red carpet at Venice Film Festival
- Now that's a great birthday! Minnie Driver and son Henry lookalike in stripes as they celebrate his 7th year at the Malibu carnival Early celebrations
- Angelina McJolie! Star has Scottish lookalike who has turned down a modelling career in favour of an office job Chelsea Marr has an uncanny likeness
- Night Peter O'Toole was so drunk he tried to pay for sex in a nunnery: The hell-raising star's womanizing was as notorious as his boozing
- Move over Miss America! Website which pairs women with wealthy sugar daddies reveals the 12 finalists in first ever Sugar Baby of the Year competition
- Diane Kruger shows off her fashion credentials in striped top and patterned silk trousers as partner Joshua Jackson holds open the door for her
- 'Today I feel like a princess': Zara handed sticker from toddler as she enjoys a day out judging picnics at Burghley Horse Trials Olympic equestrian
- One IS amused! Queen wraps up warm at Highland games as she shares a joke with Charles and Philip while admiring the action The Braemar Gathering
- The thigh's the limit! Kate Hudson shows off her toned legs in distressed denim shorts as she steps out in New York Kung Fu Panda 3 role
- The next superstar couple of tennis? Nick Kyrgios and Eugenie Bouchard flirt their way through the first round of the U.S. Open mixed doubles
- Pregnant Coleen Rooney spends quality time with eldest son Kai as they watch Wayne play football in San Marino, Italy England WAG
- Family time! Owen Wilson and Denise Richards mingle at the Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-off with their children Oscar nominee
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The Void, a company working to create a virtual reality experience at their facility in Utah, recently allowed a journalist from to go through two levels of what it calls 'the future of entertainment'. Players in the game (right), which is estimated to cost around $30 and open next summer, don headsets, vests and hold virtual guns (top left) as they navigate through a virtual world (bottom left) created from real physical spaces around them. Motions are tracked with sensors to replicate them into the game world, where players also experience sensations such as wind and mist from '4-D' devices in the real world.
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That's one happy tail! Beloved pet dog lost in Yellowstone after car accident survives wolves, bears and the wilderness to be reunited with her family 42 DAYS later
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Paraplegic woman who strapped herself to her friend's son with duct-tape so they could surf together dies aged 52
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