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.
Fiberboard, which is most commonly associated with medium-density fiberboard, or MDF, is an engineered wood product made from wood chips, plant fibers and other materials. Widely used in the manufacture of cabinets, furniture and many other products, fiberboard contains potentially toxic products that make recycling the material difficult.