Duct tape, in the USA, is a strong, fabric-based, multi-purpose pressure-sensitive adhesive tape
With a standard width[citation needed] of 1.88 inches (48 mm), duct tape was originally developed during World War II in 1942 as a waterproof sealing tape for ammunition cases. (this is the ? I missed, I didn't know it was invented during WWII)
Duct tape is also called "100 mph tape" in the military, citing the fact that duct tape will maintain its adhesion when subjected to winds traveling at up to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h)
The name "duct tape" came from its use on heating and air conditioning ducts, a purpose for which it, ironically, has been deemed ineffective
Of course, we all know the single greatest use for duct tape is this:
If you don't have a roll of duct tape in your house; go back to Russia you communist.
2 comments:
It was used to seal the ammo boxes on the amphibious vehicles, or the DUCK boats. It is also know as duck tape because water beads up and rolls off of it, much like the water off a ducks back.
And if you fold 6 strips in half and use them simultaneously, its strong enough to tow a car from a ditch. :D
ok, KD...
let the girl down.
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