Before they can construct a duct-tape bridge, Jamie and Adam must first determine how many pounds of force a single strand can withstand.
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MythBusters: Duct Tape Strength Test
Before they can construct a duct-tape bridge, Jamie and Adam must first determine how many pounds of force a single strand can withstand.
Added: May 7, 2010
Views: 18272 Views
Runtime: 01:55
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