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.
Earwax (also called cerumen) is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal. Earwax helps your ear stay healthy. It helps stop dust, dirt, and other substances from getting into the ear canal.Earwax also helps to maintain the ear canal's acid balance and to protect the ears from infection.It is healthy to have earwax inside the ear canal. It is not a sign of poor hygiene.t does not mean that your ears are not clean. If you tend to have problems with earwax buildup: 1  Don't try to soften the wax in your ear if you have ear pain or cold symptoms, or if your eardrum has ever had a hole or tear. 2  Don't put any object (such as cotton swabs or pencils) inside your ears to try to clean them.