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Duct tape wasn't invented for ducts — it was invented during World War II to solve a battlefield problem. Ammunition crates were sealed with paper tape that tore off prematurely, forcing soldiers to waste seconds prying boxes open under fire. Factory worker Vesta Stoudt identified the flaw and pushed for a durable, waterproof, cloth-backed tape that could be torn by hand instantly. The result, originally nicknamed "duck tape," became one of the most versatile tools in military and civilian history. Discover the true WWII origin story of duct tape.
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