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.
Olympic Barbell Bars. Olympic barbell bars tend to be thicker, 2 inches vs. 1 inch for standard barbell bars. They often tend to flex less and are able to hold larger amounts of weight. These bars typically weight 45 pounds, but can range between 35 to 45 pounds.