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.
Puffy eyes generally result from a variety of factors, including: 1  Overconsumption of salt, which causes fluid retention. 2  Allergies that can cause inflammation and swelling. 3  Sinus problems. 4  Dehydration. 5  Fatigue and lack of sleep. 6  Stress. 7  Crying. 8  Aging. 9  Inherited facial features.