Ear Wax
Posted by beaamy on April 18, 2008
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!
April 23rd, 2008 at 2:03 am
I don’t think anyone expected that reaction from Mr KT…
mcgtom
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:53 am
Wow amy,
I never knew there was so many facts about earwax! I love that picture also I didn’t know what it was at first but I then realised it was cotten wool buds!
Great goss,
From caleb (patch)!
April 24th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Mr K-T,
With that, “reaction”, after you said, “REALLY” and finished your [not very good] laugh there was slight pause, then, “Is that it”? I thought that was humerous.
Josh
April 28th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Youre goss was really good. it was interesting how there is so much grose gunck in youre ears. Bianca
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
A very instering goss you did Amy and some great info on it to. Kevin Rudd actually did eat ear wax on TV that’s a bit dumb, he should of just kept it in his ear a little longer.
Devon