But the adhesive duct tape we know and love today didn't appear until World War II. A factory worker who was packaging ammunition sealed each box with tape and wax to make them waterproof.

If you think your airplane is being held together with duct tape, don't worry. You're actually looking at a commonly used and ...

This “duct tape” is effectively thick aluminium foil with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. It’s radio-reflective, strong, and thick enough so that it can be burnished smooth.

I’d be interested in your own favorite tapes and adhesives too, so please comment below! But first, I’d like to start with the tapes that I don’t use. Normal cellulose tape, while useful ...

Andrew Coady, lead guitarist with punks the Real Sickies, told us about his love for duct tape... Andrew Coady: Every musician worth their salt knows: if your strap locks have snapped, your cable’s ...