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Science@slrpnk.netEnglish · 6 days ago

Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory tests

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Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory tests

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Science@slrpnk.netEnglish · 6 days ago

Could a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference.

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I recall maybe mythbusters making a boat out of gaffer tape but I don’t recall ever seeing anyone make a boat our of sandbags!
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