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Australia: rent your own private island Rent your own private Island in Cape York, northern Queensland.
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4.Dumpster pools in New York CityWhat do New Yorkers do when they need relief from the heat? They convert dumpsters into pools.
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6.Colour the worldGreen with envy that you missed this year's World Bodypainting Festival? No need to feel blue — we've gathered the brightest highlights from the biggest body art event in the world.
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8.Fatal plane crashAn airliner carrying at least 150 people has crashed into dense woodland in Pakistan.
9.Mud, sweat and tears: five of the world's most challenging treksIf the thought of a yet another ho-hum holiday at a luxury resort makes you yawn, why not challenge yourself and attempt one of these five great treks on your next break.
10.The world's top 10 airlinesFrom check-in staff wrangling over luggage limits and long hours spent doubled-up in undersized seats to children crying and running around the aisles and harried flight attendants pushing drink carts into unsuspecting elbows — flying really can be quite a harrowing experience.