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 the commercial ear cleaning solution to clean the opening into the canal as well as the ear flaps. 2  Repeat as needed, using fresh cotton balls or pads, until you are no longer getting dirt or wax on the cotton. 3  Use a dry cotton pad to wipe out any excess solution and to dry the ears. 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.