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Caught on Tape: Gecko-inspired adhesive is superstrong
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Google+As it scurries along the ceiling, a gecko has the sticking power to support not just its own body weight, but about 400 times as much. Besides that sticking power, the natural adhesive on this animal's feet is clean and reusable, and it works on all surfaces, wet or dry.
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