stackyFACTSThe most frustrating elementary school pest is biologically hardwired to die of severe despair if left on a desk. Lice are obligate parasites entirely reliant on constant warmth and blood; if removed from a warm scalp, they completely dry out and perish within twenty-four hours.
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