Hurricane winds rip apart nailed-together walls, and earthquakes shake houses so violently that a nailhead can pull straight through a piece of plywood. Since we can't stop natural disasters, Bostitch engineer Ed Sutt has dedicated his career to designing a better nail. The result is the HurriQuake, and it has the perfect combination of features to withstand nature's darker moods. The bottom section is circled with angled barbs that resist pulling out in wind gusts up to 170 mph. This ring shank stops halfway up to leave the middle of the nail, which endures the most punishment during an earthquake, at its maximum thickness and strength...

This is a cool new invention. Apparently it only costs an extra $15 to build a standard house with these nails! Hopefully this invention can be put to good use quickly as it could save your home or even your life!

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