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The resulting tape was strong and flexible and was nicknamed "Duck Tape" for its ability to repel water (like water off a duck's back). However other sources claim that the name derives from the "cotton duck" fabric from which it was made. It proved very popular with the troops as it ripped easily into strips for fast convenient use and was adopted for many other on-the-spot repair jobs when improvisation was a necessity.  

The resulting tape was strong and flexible and was nicknamed "Duck Tape" for its ability to repel water (like water off a duck's back). However other sources claim that the name derives from the "cotton duck" fabric from which it was made. It proved very popular with the troops as it ripped easily into strips for fast convenient use and was adopted for many other on-the-spot repair jobs when improvisation was a necessity.  

During the post-war building boom the tape was used to seal heating and air-conditioning ducts and obtained its silver color to make it less conspicuous.  The name then transmogrified into "duct tape".<ref>In the TV sitcom "Home Improvement", the lead character, Tim Taylor. often corrects his wife for calling it "duck tape" and emphasises the use of the glottal stop to pronounce it "duct"-"tape". However, in reality she is probably justified in her usage.</ref>  

During the post-war building boom the tape was used to seal heating and air-conditioning ducts and obtained its silver color to make it less conspicuous.  The name then transmogrified into "duct tape".<ref>In the TV sitcom "Home Improvement", the lead character, Tim Taylor. often corrects his wife for calling it "duck tape" and emphasises the use of the glottal stop to pronounce it "duct"-"tape". However, in reality she is probably justified in her usage.</ref> However, it was later discovered that the heated/cooled air passing through the ducts -- along with their usual placement in unventilated areas -- made the tape (ironically) generally useless for that purpose.

==Modern tape==

==Modern tape==

==Uses==

==Uses==

The uses of duct tape are only limited by human imagination. A matt black version is widely used in the entertainment industry for rigging lighting and stage sets where it is known as "gaffer" tape. It was used by the almost-doomed Apollo 13 astronauts to make repairs and safely return to earth, while during the Apollo 17 mission it was used to repair the lunar rover’s fenders.<ref>http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap040417.html Astronomy picture of the day: April 17, 2004</ref>  It is [[NASA]] policy to have a roll on every space shuttle mission and even outlines its use for restraining mentally unstable astronauts.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,254138,00.html Fox News: NASA Trains Astronauts to Bind, Tranquilize Unstable Crewmates</ref>

The uses of duct tape are only limited by human imagination. A matt black version is widely used in the entertainment industry for rigging lighting and stage sets where it is known as "gaffer" tape. It was used by the almost-doomed Apollo 13 astronauts to make repairs and safely return to earth, while during the Apollo 17 mission it was used to repair the lunar rover’s fenders.<ref>http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap040417.html Astronomy picture of the day: April 17, 2004</ref>  It is [[NASA]] policy to have a roll on every space shuttle mission and even outlines its use for restraining mentally unstable astronauts.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,254138,00.html Fox News: NASA Trains Astronauts to Bind, Tranquilize Unstable Crewmates</ref>

Other uses:<ref>http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/sc_area.html</ref>

Other uses:<ref>http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/sc_area.html</ref>

The [[Department of Homeland Security]] recommends you seal your house completely using duct tape and plastic sheeting during a chemical attack.<ref>http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0084.shtm The Duct Tape Alert</ref>

The [[Department of Homeland Security]] recommends you seal your house completely using duct tape and plastic sheeting during a chemical attack.<ref>http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0084.shtm The Duct Tape Alert</ref>

==References==

==References==

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