The Secret Life of Machines - "Sticky Tape and Rust"

Tim (right) and Rex (left) demonstrate magnetic recording with "sticky tape and rust", on The Secret Life of Machines. This short clip is taken from the episode on the video recorder.

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[kittinh]

oh I hope you can post more! These are great for home schooling.

[RT83]

If you want more, check the link in the description.

[locouk]

WOW! That technology could replace CD's!

[oisiaa]

Why don't they have awesome shows like this now? I guess Mythbusters is along the same lines, but it would be great to have a real hands on program.

[oneUNITED7SS]

I actually want to try this.

[Ibringthetruth1]

good show.  too good for lame american tv.

[JohnBlaney]

Brilliant! I remember watching this on the telly when it was first broadcast and thinking how wonderful it was. Thanks for posting.

[meatisdeliciouse]

Try putting the tape in backwards.

[16mmDJ]

i love these guys

[darryldelay]

holy shit loved this show when it was on can you get on dvd

[outled]

so awesome, i could watch guys like that all day, nowadays its too sensationalised.

[redcarsarasota]

I remember in the early 90s TLC used to play this show all the time and I watched it whenever it came on. I wish they would pick it up again.