Not really, but it got us thinking. At the beginning of every school year, we see a number of stories about school fundraisers where students buy strips of duct tape and then use them to tape the principal to the wall, a doorway, whatever. We usually see an equal number of stories about teachers who […]
Sometimes, living amenities can be less than ideal, and you’ll have to make do with what you have. Need to do some quick fixes around the dorm? The Rotunda has a quick primer as well as some examples for how a roll of duct tape can fix just about any problem. Some great tips here. […]
In an attempt to set a new speed record, a Russian racing team added two turbochargers to a Lamborghini Gallardo in order to get it to generate 2005 horsepower. Then they performed a few aerodynamic tweaks by sealing random openings with gaffers tape and lit the fuse. The car reached about 250 mph before bursting […]
It seems the trend of homemade boat races are taking off a bit more this fall, as we’ve covered many a duct tape regatta. This strategy is no exception to those abroad, as the International Pirates decide that the only solution is even more duct tape! Take a look at it here.
Comedy troupe The Warpzone is bound to make the top of the charts with their parody of the Ducktales movie theme “Duct Tape”. Click here to watch the video. Click here to buy the tape.
When the cost of higher education seemingly increasing every day, there may be nothing left for things like dorm decor. After books, computers and tuition, a little “on the cheap” creativity may be required to make your new living space your own. Up steps duct tape. With just a few rolls of brightly colored or […]
Bicycle riders in Detroit are tired of waiting for the city to establish bike lanes, so they are doing it themselves. Over the past weekend, three blocks of busy Detroit Ave. were lined with bike lanes using white duct tape. While the lines probably won’t last long, they might help prompt some action, as the […]
A new prank using duct tape has led to serious injuries for a California motorcyclist and it points to a type of prank that can quickly turn deadly. The pranksters stretched clear duct tape across a busy urban thoroughfare and the cyclist became entangled when he was unable to see the tape in the dark. […]
The Independent British newspaper reports that gaffers tape is the censors’ choice for covering up parts of women’s bodies on publications they refer to as “Lad Magazines” when they are sold in strict Islamist countries. Apparently in some countries that have strict Islamist rules, pornographic magazines are still sold in airport newstands. This form of […]
While duct tape may be a common addition for indoor quick fixes, it also has lots of applications for the great outdoors too! Jill Cassidy from explore Arizona has lots of great tips for stretching even a cheap roll of tape to help make your hiking and camping experiences more enjoyable. Click here for some […]