They all were proficient in Latin. From the Middle Ages until about the middle of the 20th century, Latin was a central part of a manâs schooling in the West. Along with logic and rhetoric, grammar (as Latin was then known) was included as part of the Trivium â the foundation of a medieval liberal arts education.
Duct Tape was Originally Named âDuckâ Tape and Came in Green, Not Silver. Today I found out Duct tape was originally named âDuckâ tape and originally only came in green, not silver. Duct tape was originally invented by Johnson & Johnsonâs Permacel division during WWII for the military. The military specifically needed a waterproof tape that could be used to keep moisture out of ammunition cases.
The purpose of thread sealant tape (a.k.a. âTeflon tapeâ) or pipe dope is threefold: 1  First, the lubricant qualities allow male threaded pipe to be turned deeper into female threaded fittings to prevent leaks; 2  Second, it acts as a filler to smooth out micro abrasions or surface irregularities on threads; When starting out, make sure the seal tape is not covering the pipe opening. 2  Any exposed seal tape may break loose over a period of time and cause a blockage problem; in the future; 3  Pipe connections generally turn clock-wise but there are instances when that is not true (i.e. gas pipe union joint).