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Perry invented the rubber band to hold papers and envelopes together, but its uses have multiplied into untold applications. Which is good, because most of us have rubber bands coming out of our ears.
Let’s say that each of these Plattfuss Rubber Bands, made from old bike inner-tubes, is 2mm wide. You get around 70 in a pack, which requires 140mm (5.5-inches) of OG bike tube to make them. The ...
Rubber bands have long been known to be one of the cheapest, most accessible ways to transform potential energy into kinetic energy. You probably have some within two feet of you right now ...
Rubber bands can be mighty useful, but finding the right size, and just plain finding one, isn't always easy. Before you toss that next pair of used kitchen gloves, consider cutting them up into ...
Sometimes there is complex science hidden in seemingly simple things. Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us the hidden heat found in rubber bands, or gum bands as they're known around here.
Silicone rubber bands, unlike regular rubber bands, are safe for kitchen use: They withstand high temps, can be easily sanitized, and don't snap or get grimy.
A young shop worker from Lauderhill, Florida believes he's set to create the world's largest rubber band ball. Joel Waul, 27, has created an 8,200lb rubber band ball in the driveway of his home.
The popular “Rainbow Loom” rubber bands can be dangerous to animals, cause-oriented groups warned the public yesterday.
By bouncing a soccer ball, a UMBC sophomore realized rubber made from tree sap can hold a lot of energy. So, he took a rubber band and made it into a battery.