Wed Morning Trivia

[mitchedwards]

OK I have a fresh batch of cards to give away. First person to correctly answer todays question wins.

The Rules

1-One answer per post
2-No Googling or search engine is allowed.

This product was created in World War II to keep moisture out of ammunition boxes. During the post-war housing boom, the color was changed from green to silver, and the rest is history.

[Monsterama2000]

Duct tape.

[mitchedwards]

Duct tape.

We have a winner. PM me your address and I'll mail out your cards.

[Wee67]

And so ends another dramatic edition of Wednesday Morning Trivia!

J/K. Thanks, Mitch for entertaining us kids.

[JPkempo]

Real name is Duck tape - named this because water rold off it like water off a ducks back.

[Adam West]

There is some debate over whether it is called duck tape or duct tape. I don't think anyone knows with certainty.

[JPkempo]

saw the show on science channel

Teach Irony : Top 10 Uses for Duct Tape : Science Channel

No topic in the history of metallic-colored adhesives has been as hotly debated as the exact name of duct tape. "Duct tape" of course sounds like "duck tape," which of course makes people think it's called "duck tape," when in fact it's called "duct tape" (go ahead ... say it out-loud and watch everyone's eyes glaze over. We'll wait.). That being said, the original name of the substance was "duck tape." We sure that cleared it all up for you, huh?

At any rate, let's press the rewind button and go back to WWII, when "duck tape" was invented. History has given us many reasons for the original name, but basically it refers to the tape's ability to repel water, much like a duck's feathers. Now fast-forward to today, and its "modern" name of duct tape. The tape was renamed as such because it was often used to seal (you guessed it!) ducts. However, upon extensive research (yes, seriously) it was found that duct tape, though frequently used to seal ductwork, should never be used to seal ... ductwork. Duct tape is actually an extremely unsafe substance to rely on for such a project—so much so, in fact, that California has completely banned the stuff for building.


If you have a little time read all 10 uses fun stuff

[toys2cool]

wow that was fast,congrats man

[Meule]

That took one minute, wow
You always that fast?

[Monsterama2000]

That took one minute, wow
You always that fast?

Not always

Thanks Mitch for the great trivia!