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Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory tests
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Could a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference.
Could a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference.
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