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Which bus is the longest in the world?

Since the appearance of the first models, buses have changed a lot. Now some of them, such as the world's largest articulated bus, manufactured by the Wayne Corporation, can accommodate up to two hundred passengers. "Articulated" means "consisting of two or more parts".

This design is sometimes called the "accordion bus" for the rubber tambour, something really reminiscent of the bellows of a musical instrument. So, the American accordion bus "Wayne" accommodates 187 passengers, and its length is 23 meters. This "caterpillar" weighs as much as 11 tons.

Author: Cellarius E.Yu.

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What is athlete's foot?

This condition is sometimes referred to as athlete's foot. But you don't have to be an athlete to get it. This is mainly a fungal infection of the foot, and most people can get it, although there are people who are especially susceptible to fungal infections. The name of this disease owes its appearance to the fact that it is common among athletes who have to use a shared shower.

There are two main types of epidermophytosis. In a more common form, a crack appears in the skin, usually at the base of the fifth toe or between the fourth and fifth toes. A patch of dead skin also appears between the fingers. If this patch is removed, red, shiny skin remains in this place. The next type of this disease begins with reddening of the skin between the fingers, which then thickens and begins to peel off. Both types of disease are able to spread over the entire surface of the sole. The disease can affect both feet, although usually one foot is more affected than the other.

There are several other diseases that can have the same effects. Anyone who decides to be treated for epidermophytosis must be sure that he has this particular disease. Therefore, it is much safer to consult a doctor before starting self-medication. Epidermophytosis is caused by three types of fungi. They are almost constantly present on the skin, so the infection can be obtained at any time. But when the skin heats up and stays moist for a long time, the fungus gets into the dead outer layers of the skin and starts to grow.

As fungi grow, they produce certain substances on the skin, and if a person does not have allergic reactions and is not sensitive to these substances, then the fungi may not bother him at all. Some simple cases of this disease do not require any treatment at all, and the symptoms of the disease disappear as soon as the weather becomes cooler. But in more serious cases, the foot must be constantly kept dry, socks must be changed frequently and certain ointments must be used.

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