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 Equal Rights Amendment passed the U.S. Senate and then the House of Representatives, and on March 22, 1972, the proposed 27th Amendment to the Constitution was sent to the states for ratification.