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 typical gold bar held in the bank's vault weighs 400 troy ounces (roughly 27 pounds), which at the current price per ounce means each bar is worth $680,000.The gold bars are stacked neatly on six shelves per stack.he typical gold bar held in the bank's vault weighs 400 troy ounces (roughly 27 pounds), which at the current price per ounce means each bar is worth $680,000.