Noncancerous tumors. Noncancerous tumors may develop in the ear canal, blocking it and causing hearing loss and a buildup of earwax. Exostoses occur in people who swim in cold water, such as scuba divers and surfers. Surfer's ear is a common term for bony exostosis in the ear canal. The most effective treatment for these noncancerous bony tumors is surgical removal. After treatment, hearing usually returns to normal.
No, a bar of gold (like the ones at Fort Knox) weights roughly 400 troy ounces, or about 27.5 pounds.
The value of any specific gold bar is dependent on its fine gold content and the gold spot price. The value of a Good Delivery Bar is calculated by multiplying its weight by the Gold Fix. According to the LBMA Good Delivery Rules, a gold bar must contain at least 995.0 parts per thousand fine gold (99.5%).