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[-] Thordros@hexbear.net 20 points 3 days ago

Yes. Duck tape came first. The original iteration of the product was cotton duck cloth with an adhesive backing.

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 16 points 3 days ago

That's what I figured, but I remember hearing something about some people objecting to this and insisting that "duct tape" came first after all.

Incidentally, "duck" in this case is cognate with, among other things, Norwegian duk meaning "tablecloth" among other things.

[-] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 13 points 3 days ago

I think it's originally from the Dutch doek for canvas in English

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 8 points 3 days ago
[-] dustbunnies@hexbear.net 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

random thought inspired by this exchange – I don't think I've ever told you that you're one of my favorite posters; every time I see your avatar and username, I know I'm gonna learn something interesting ❤️ you and ReadFanon are absolutely brimming with fascinating knowledge, and it is such a delight every time I come across some!

thank you for sharing your brilliance with us. Care-Comrade

[-] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 6 points 2 days ago

It's a very big honor to be put in the same tier as ReadFanon!

@ReadFanon@hexbear.net Did you happen to sneeze at any point in the past hour?

[-] ReadFanon@hexbear.net 6 points 2 days ago

I've been snoozing lol, I don't think I sneezed but I could have slept through it :)

[-] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 9 points 3 days ago

Ohhhhh I hate this.

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