The demodex mite is one such insect that can infest the hair follicles. Most people carry a few of these mites without experiencing any problems. However, in some instances these mite infestations can cause severe symptoms. Demodex mite infestations tend to affect the eyelids and eyes more than other areas of the body. It is easily treated but can be a serious problem for people living with HIV or suffering with other causes of a weakened immune system.
The 26th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed by Congress on March 23, 1971 and ratified on July 1, 1971, all during the Vietnam War. The amendment provided the right to vote to individuals who were eighteen years of age.
The 24th Amendment. On this date in 1962, the House passed the 24th Amendment, outlawing the poll tax as a voting requirement in federal elections, by a vote of 295 to 86.At the time, five states maintained poll taxes which disproportionately affected African-American voters: Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas.n January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment became part of the Constitution when South Dakota ratified it. Image courtesy of Library of Congress One of the longest-serving House Members in history, Congressman Emanuel Celler of New York dedicated nearly 50 years of service to his Brooklyn-area constituents.