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Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory tests

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Duct tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags in laboratory tests

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Science@slrpnk.netEnglish · 2 days ago

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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Sandbags are typically used during flash floods and other imminent/unpredictable flooding.

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