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[–] RustySharp@programming.dev 11 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

It's a brand now. But the name predates duct tape by 50-odd years. It came from the "cotton duck cloth" used in the design.

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[–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

TIL "canvas" is derived from "cannabis".

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[–] RustySharp@programming.dev 1 point 2 weeks ago

"What do you use for your creative design stuff?"

"Canva"

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[–] jim_v@lemmy.world 1 point 2 weeks ago

When I was much younger I thought the name came from the fact that it was waterproof. It repels liquid like water off a duck's back.

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[–] ramius345@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 weeks ago

TIL

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