Notes and References. 1  U.S. Senate: Reference Home > Glossary > Christmas tree bill. 2  Lardner, George (1966) The Day Congress Played Santa: A Look at the Christmas Tree Bill, Washington Post, 25 December, p. A1, A10. 3  Shribman, David (1983) It Began as a Rather Ordinary Piece of Legislation, New York Times, 9 November, p. A22.
One official name for eye boogers is rheum. Rheum is the natural discharge of the eye, formed from a combination of mucus, tears, dust, and even skin cells from the eyelids. The eye produces rheum all dayâ¦ so why does it build up overnight? When weâre awake, blinking washes rheum and tears away so we donât get a buildup of sleepies.
Hay Fever. The most common cause of swollen eyes is an allergic reaction to airborne pollen, commonly known as hay fever.. Different types of pollen affect different people, meaning that individuals can react differently to the same environment.ay Fever. The most common cause of swollen eyes is an allergic reaction to airborne pollen, commonly known as hay fever.. Different types of pollen affect different people, meaning that individuals can react differently to the same environment.