roysworld: the world according to roy

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Sticky Students

03 June 2003

Scientists have developed a super sticky tape based upon the hairs found on geckos feet. I just had to laugh at the quote from one of the scientists:

"We have also considered producing a large amount of gecko tape - sufficient amounts to enable a student to hang out of a window of a tall building. However it would cost too much money, and would not benefit us scientifically..."

roy

Hello. My name is Roy. I live in rural Oxfordshire.

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