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.
While doing some research, I came across a few suggestions of how to properly clean earbuds. Here's how: 1  Use a gentle cleaner, like soap and warm water. 2  No need to go too heavy-duty here; try a mix of dishwashing detergent and water. 3  Use a gentle cloth with just a small amount of the soap mixture.