cooking the astronauts in their suits. They managed to get the fender back on—with duct tape—a fix good enough for four hours of joyriding on the moon. NASA has the whole story here.

From the obvious necessities to some surprising must-haves (like duct tape ... water, such as beach outings or excursions involving rocky or slippery surfaces. A bathing suit is a must for ...

And is it "duct" tape or "duck" tape? The tape was originally called duck tape because of its water-resistant qualities. It repelled water like a duck's back, and it used to be made out of a ...