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No more yearning for Apple to drop a chicken nugget or head louse emoji.
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Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Genetic studies of lice indicate that clothing lice diverged from their human head louse ancestors at least 83,000 years ago and possibly as early as 170,000 years ago, which suggests humans were wearing clothes before major migrations out of Africa.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Sep. 2021
Since clothing lice evolved from head louse ancestors once humans adopted clothing, dating the emergence of clothing lice may provide more specific estimates of the origin of clothing use.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2010
Unlike the body louse, the head louse isn’t known to spread disease.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
The one thing going for the head louse is its highly specialized claws, evolved to grasp human hair.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
The head louse is not known for its fortitude or athletic prowess.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
Scientifically known as pediculosis capitis, head lice aren't contracted as a result of slacking on your personal hygiene practices.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 8 Nov. 2019
The medication for head lice, called pediculicide, should be applied according to the instructions, per the CDC.
—Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 24 Oct. 2019
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Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Genetic studies of lice indicate that clothing lice diverged from their human head louse ancestors at least 83,000 years ago and possibly as early as 170,000 years ago, which suggests humans were wearing clothes before major migrations out of Africa.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Sep. 2021
Since clothing lice evolved from head louse ancestors once humans adopted clothing, dating the emergence of clothing lice may provide more specific estimates of the origin of clothing use.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2010
Unlike the body louse, the head louse isn’t known to spread disease.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
The one thing going for the head louse is its highly specialized claws, evolved to grasp human hair.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
The head louse is not known for its fortitude or athletic prowess.
—oregonlive, 28 Nov. 2021
Scientifically known as pediculosis capitis, head lice aren't contracted as a result of slacking on your personal hygiene practices.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 8 Nov. 2019
The medication for head lice, called pediculicide, should be applied according to the instructions, per the CDC.
—Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 24 Oct. 2019
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“Head louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20louse. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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