World's hottest day was 100 years ago in Death Valley. 100 years ago today -- in the barren moonscape of Death Valley, Calif. -- a thermometer reached a scorching 134 degrees F, which is the hottest temperature ever recorded on the planet.
The female pinworms lay eggs in the folds of skin around the anus. The presence of these eggs often causes itching and irritation. When a person scratches the affected area, the pinworm eggs are transferred to the fingers. The eggs can survive for several hours on your hands.
What are pinworms? Pinworms are white, parasitic worms that can live in the large intestine of humans. They are about one-half inch long. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestinal tract and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus.