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 world's largest gold bar stands at 250 kg (551 lb), measuring at the base 45.5 cm Ã 22.5 cm and 17 cm high with 5 degree draft angle (equal to 15,730 cmÂ³, or 17.9 in Ã 8.9 in Ã 6.7 in â 1062.04 inÂ³). It was manufactured by the Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi.