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May 08, 2010

Giant Rubber Band

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"This giant rubber band is used in the shipping industry to bind boxes on pallets. Other uses include for exercise, giant slingshots, and strengthening trust between loved ones."

6 feet long x 3/4" wide x 1/8" thick; made of natural rubber.

$5.50.

[via Virginia Moore]

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Note added today at 10:44 p. m.: link now live.

May 8, 2010 at 03:01 PM | Permalink


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McMaster-Carr has giant rubber bands in lots of sizes.
Same size shown here for sale - 5 bands for $15.80
http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-bands/=71486w

McMaster-Carr is the coolest online shopping there is.

Posted by: Jeff | May 10, 2010 2:00:50 PM

That. Is. Awesome.

Posted by: Ana | May 8, 2010 3:59:01 PM

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