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.
Quick Answer. As of September 8th, 2014 the price of a 1 ounce gold bar is $1,296.01. A 10 ounce bar costs $12,928.77. Finally, a kilo bar costs $41,101.90. Prices on gold bars fluctuate on a day-to-day basis.