'Another Place' statues by artist Antony Gormley on Crosby Beach, Merseyside, England (@ Neale Clarke/age fotostock)

'Another Place' statues by artist Antony Gormley on Crosby Beach, Merseyside, England (@ Neale Clarke/age fotostock)

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• It looks like the sun\s setting on this upstanding individual\s attempt to do a full monty.""But what\s flashing past him today?
• William Gladstone, John Peel, Ken Dodd, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are among the famous sons to hail from this part of the UK.""The guy pictured has got a lot of competition around here
• The iron men in this installation are cast replicas of artist Antony Gormley\s own body.""Swimming might be out of the question for him - but what about paddling?
• These figures can be found spread across a three kilometre stretch of the coastline.""They\re here year-round, whatever the weather

Cable cars at Ocean Park Hong Kong, Hong Kong (@ Steven Vidler/Corbis)

Cable cars at Ocean Park Hong Kong, Hong Kong (@ Steven Vidler/Corbis)

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• You are looking at part of the 1.5km cable car system that connects The Summit with The Waterfront here.""It has a capacity of 4,000 passengers per hour
• Giant pandas, an aquarium and three rollercoasters are just some of the attractions at this theme park.""On a windy day, this is probably the wildest ride
• Millions of tourists come here every year, making it one of the planet\s most popular amusement parks.""Want to see some of the other highlights?
• This procession of colourful containers can be found in one of Earth\s most densely-populated cities.""Shall we find out what all the fuss is about?

Female peahen observing a male peacock with his plumage out (@ Dave Blackey/Getty Images)

Female peahen observing a male peacock with his plumage out (@ Dave Blackey/Getty Images)

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• This stunning display comes complete with what looks like a multitude of feather pupils.""All eyes are on who?
• Everyone knows the male of this species is called a peacock - what about the female?""Let\s see if we can find out
• Girls the world over are accustomed to hearing some pretty dire one-liners from boys.""Surely none of them are this bad?
• Native to South Asia, these colourful creatures grace gardens around the world.""But which country claims them as its national bird?

The day's last light touches the summit of Mt. Everest and other nearby peaks in Sagarmāthā National Park, Nepal (@ Dan Rafla/Aurora/Getty Images)

The day's last light touches the summit of Mt. Everest and other nearby peaks in Sagarmāthā National Park, Nepal (@ Dan Rafla/Aurora/Getty Images)

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• The Sanskrit name for this place roughly translates as ‘sky forehead\.""What does it actually look like?
• A bit of community spirit is all that\s required when it comes to keeping the village green neat and tidy.""But how much do you need in the Death Zone at 8,000m?
• The tallest of the peaks pictured is called ‘Chomolungma\ by Tibetans, meaning ‘Goddess Mother of the World\.""Which two men became the first to reach her summit on this day, 1953?
• It takes most climbers up to 12 hours to walk the final two kilometres to the summit of this imperious rock face.""Altitude sickness, frostbite and exhaustion are constant dangers here

A school of manta rays feeding in plankton-rich water off the coast of Santa Catalina, Panama (@ Logan Mock-Bunting/Aurora Photos)

A school of manta rays feeding in plankton-rich water off the coast of Santa Catalina, Panama (@ Logan Mock-Bunting/Aurora Photos)

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• Swimming with these things can be hazardous - some grow to nearly eight metres across.""But do they have a sting in their tail?
• If you want to get close to these rays and not scare them, try free diving without a scuba tank.""Or you could become a mermaid, like this lady
• Bat-shaped \wings\ give these creatures the appearance of flying under the water\s surface.""Watch them really take off
• To see schools of fish like this you\ll have to fly to Panama\s Mosquito Gulf.""That sounds expensive - shall we take a virtual ride on the Manta rollercoaster instead?

Sunset over Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA (@ Clipcanvas)

Sunset over Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA (@ Clipcanvas)

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• It\s an important day for this all-American icon.""What\s the occasion?
• This bridge is repainted from end to end every year with 40,000 litres of fresh paint.""Fact or urban myth?
• The city where you\ll find this awe-inspiring landmark can often be very hard to look at.""Bet you haven\t got the foggiest what we\re talking about
• Al Capone, George \Machine Gun\ Kelly and the \Birdman of Alcatraz\ all used to live near here.""Their house was virtually impossible to leave

Bridal Veil Falls’ 'Cave of the Winds' tour in Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, USA (@ age fotostock/SuperStock)

Bridal Veil Falls’ 'Cave of the Winds' tour in Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, USA (@ age fotostock/SuperStock)

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• Maybe you\ve dreamed of bathing under a waterfall…""But surely it didn\t look like this?
• The only yellow thing about these brave, intrepid souls is their outfits.""In just one minute, a million full bathtubs of water will rain down on them
• With a vertical drop of more than 50m, stunts have been banned in these parts for around 125 years.""What has one daredevil been given permission to do in June?
• You are looking at Bridal Veil Falls, one of three terrific torrents that dominate the landscape around here.""But you probably know them all by this name