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 Try not to get water, soap, or shampoo in your ear canal when you shower. 2  Keep soap, bubble bath, and shampoo out of the ear canal. 3  These products can cause itching and irritation.4  Keep your ears dry.n general, the best way to prevent infection or impacted earwax is to leave earwax alone. 1  You can keep earwax soft by inserting a few drops of mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide mixed with warm water into your ear. 2  Do not use cotton swabs, bobby pins, or other substances to remove earwax.