This durable cloth-backed tape, originally known as duck tape, was invented during World War II to help soldiers waterproof their ammunition cases. Over time, the Johnson & Johnson company ...

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.

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Is it "duct" tape or "duck" tape? Believe it or not, historically, it's the latter. This fabric tape with its strong pressure-sensitive adhesive was developed during World War II as a waterproof (like ...