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 conveniently-sized 10 gram (just under 1/3 Troy oz) gold bar is the smallest bar that still feels weighty and solid when you hold it in your hand. Width: 18mm (0.71 inches) Length: 31mm (1.22 inches) Depth/Thickness: 1mm (0.04 inches)