We all know from early childhood such heroeslike Pinocchio and Pinnokio. Their most prominent and recognizable attributes has become a long nose. And if there are people in real life, the size of the nose which even these fairy-tale characters envy? Surprisingly, there are such unique people.
It is thanks to the length of his nose became famousone Gustav von Albach was a nobleman who lived in Bremen in the 18th century. By the way, about his unusual appearance, he did not complex at all, but, on the contrary, was content with his opportunity to serve as an object of public attention. He even liked to amuse and entertain people, especially children. Often he was invited to all kinds of masquerades, where Gustov could freely come without a mask.
A long nose has become a distinctive feature yetone "lucky". The extremely worn circus artist Thomas Wedders lived in England in the 18th century and even made a living because of its unique feature.
To date, the nomination "the longest nosein the world "belongs to the Turk Mehmet Ozurek. According to the data presented in the Guinness Book of Records, the length of his nose is 8.8 cm. However, experts believe that this record will soon be beaten ... by Mehmet himself, because his nose grows further!
But it is possible that in the near future, Mehmetwill have to say goodbye to his title. Swedish journalists have found another Turk who has allegedly the longest nose in the world, reaching as much as 14 cm. There is even a video recording testifying to this fact, but officially it has not yet been proven.
However, the flip side of this dubious glorybitter enough. Doctors diagnose "rhinophous disease" too nosy people. This chronic disease is associated with an overgrowth of the skin of the nose and occurs mainly in middle-aged and older men. Facial disfigurement is not the worst manifestation of this disease, it is also associated with blockage of sebaceous glands and the appearance of bumpy growths. The fight against rhinopharma is carried out only by surgery.
If we draw parallels with the animal world, thenThe longest nose, of course, went to the handsome elephant. Its size reaches 1.5 -2 m. The elephant trunk is a long process formed by the accretion of the upper lip with the nose. The finger-like growth, located on the tip of the trunk, allows the elephant to capture food and various objects. The nose of this amazing animal is a place of concentration of more than 40 thousand muscles and muscles, due to which it is characterized by great strength and mobility. They say that with the help of a nose, an elephant is able to lift even a small pin from the floor. Is it really, one can only guess.
As you managed to make sure our world existsquite a few people with unique features. And for many of them, a long nose is not a cause for experience at all. After all, as you know, if you cannot change the situation, you just need to change your attitude towards it. These people were able to turn their outstanding facial features into the object of universal attention and admiration.
