Invasion of the supernits that last up to SIX years


	Invasion of the supernits that last up to SIX years

michellezm

12-11-2007 4:03 AM

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lice, insects, parasites, health, medical

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12-11-2007 9:43 AM

dorine

Ewwwwww.

12-11-2007 9:43 AM

bignosemousie

I remember in elementary school there was a breakout of head lice. All of my friends picked it up, but I was never affected. I've always wondered about that. I must not taste very good. Hooray!

12-11-2007 3:10 PM

Rashid Malik

What about mosquitoes,bignosemousie?

12-11-2007 3:23 PM

bignosemousie

Oh, Rashid. To mosquitoes, I am a banquet open 24/7.

I will get bitten by any mosquito in a 5-mile radius.

12-11-2007 3:28 PM

wiccantexan

Interestingly enough, from what I recall reading, lice are attracted more to clean hair/scalps. So congrats all you well-groomed people!

12-11-2007 5:32 PM

bignosemousie

haha, that must be it, wiccantexan. I was too dirty for those lice.

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