Wax can plug up the ear, if so you may lose hearing in your ear. Wax is sticky so bacteria may get stuck in your ear then that may lead to an infection. Lots of species of whale have an annual buildup of earwax, adding one, two, or four layers (depending on the species) each year. The number of layers can be counted to determine the age of the whale. Some people say not to use Cotton Buds because if you go too far in you may break the ear drum.Earwax plays important role in the human ear canal, helping in cleaning, and also provides some protection from bacteria and insects.

The thought of eating ear wax might sound disgusting, but Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is famous for his eating of earwax on TV.

   By sirwiseowl

Click on the link below to hear Amy tell us some fun facts about ear wax!  Listen carefully at the end for Mr K-T’s reaction to the story about our new prime minister and his ear wax!

Amy’s Goss!