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.
They can easily be purchased through online bullion brokers and can be purchased as low as around 3% to 4% over spot prices. Compare that to the premium for American Silver Eagles, which currently range from about 25% to 30%, and it's pretty clear that 1,000-ounce silver bars are way more cost-effective. It should be noted that 1,000-ounce bars are not weighed precisely. The exact weight of a 1,000-ounce silver bar generally ranges from 995 to 1,005 ounces.