Interesting Fact: African Americans do not generally get lice. Their hair shafts are of a different shape which lice have trouble adhering to. In Africa however, the lice have adapted to this hair shaft and Caucasians are immune.
Interesting Fact: Over 80 percent of schools will have a lice outbreak each year.
Interesting Fact: Some mummified remains of ancient Egyptians showed evidence of lice.
Interesting Fact: 10-12 Million Americans will be infested with lice each year.
Interesting Fact: Lice are thought to becoming more resistant to pesticides. Some areas consider the problem to be an epidemic. Southern Florida seems to be among the most strongly affected.
Interesting Fact: Lice and Nits will die at temperatures over 130 degrees Fahrenheit. So washing cloths in hot water or using the dryer can effectively eliminate the problem.
Interesting Fact: The word Lousy refers to something that is infested with lice. Louse is the singular of lice. The slang use is more common such as "having lice is lousy".
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It must come from the Norwegian word LUS.. :) Hørte Synnøve var så grei å dele noen små venner med deg. Håper du har det bra og god påske!!
Interesting Historical Lice Fact:
If you have lice do not scratch your head during an SOIWSW lecture as you may end up with a louse under your fingernail.
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