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.
There are several different standard weights and sizes of silver bullion bars. The most common range is from 1 oz to 100 oz and includes weights of 5 oz, 10 oz, and at times, 50 oz, Silver bars are more economical for investment purposes as silver coins normally have a higher price due to collectability.