32 thoughts on â10 Greatest Empires in the History of Worldâ. 1  For some reason I feel like I need to disagree that the U.S. is not an empire. In terms of this list youâre correct (ie geographic conquests) but the U.S. asserts an authority over the rest of the world at present that has never existed before.
How to Safely Clean Your Ears. Normally, ear canals are self-cleaning and should not need to be cleared with any foreign devices. Trying to clean the ear with cotton swabs or other objects can actually cause problems by pushing the ear wax deeper into the ear canal.
1 Use a dry cotton pad to wipe out any excess solution and to dry the ears. 2  Be sure to do both ears! 3  Note: for the occasional deep cleaning have a partner tilt the dog's head so the ear is facing upwards, flap open, and pour a SMALL amount (1 teaspoon) of the commercial ear cleaning solution in. You may use a cotton swab (Q-Tip) to gently clean the inside of the ears, but do not probe too deeply into the canal. 2  Use the commercial ear cleaning solution to clean the opening into the canal as well as the ear flaps.