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1997-10-01
Actually, "Duck" tape is also correct. The tape that we know as duct tape was originally a waterproof (hence duck) tape to seal boxes. It's actually lousy for sealing ducts.
Duck tape is a trademark, so saying it is like calling petroleum jelly Vaseline.
http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html
http://www.duckproducts.com/