Strep throat and mononucleosis also commonly produce swollen nodes. Both bacterial and viral infections can cause lymph nodes to swell, and it doesnât have to be an upper respiratory infection--ear infections, skin and wound infections, and tooth abscesses are all common infections leading to swollen lymph nodes.
GolfBoard GolfBoard, a surf- and skateboard-inspired motorized golf vehicle (cost: $6,500) developed by surfer Laird Hamilton and Bally Total Fitness Founder Don Wildman, is popping up on golf courses across the country. The boards use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and can travel up to 14 miles per hour.
Pegboards are one product made from Masonite hardboard. Masonite was invented by William Mason in 1924. The discovery was an accident caused by a leaky steam valve that exposed wood chip fibers to high-pressure steam. When Mason released the pressure, the fiber slurry turned into a smooth, hard product.