The head louse is a tiny, wingless parasitic insect that lives among human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Lice (the plural of louse) are a very common problem, especially for kids. They're contagious, annoying, and sometimes tough to get rid of.
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, is a billionaire who's had an amazing life and career.
Timeline: How the fortunes of Amazon and Bezos have grown. Amazon.com, founded by Jeff Bezos, is about to turn 18. It has grown from a garage operation in Bellevue that sold books into the world's largest online retailer, selling just about everything. Along the way, Bezos has become one of the world's wealthiest men. Return to story â.