Fascinating! I have discovered that glue can, in fact, in a solid state that resembles a cylindrical rod, be inserted into a plastic contraption that heats it to a high temperature and converts it to a manipulable liquid, then back to a solid again! My new g-- uh, laboratory assistant, informs me that despite the shape and name of the heating implement, this "hot glue" is still intended to be used as an adhesive substance, and not a weapon of self defense, which I must confess I find just the tiniest bit absurd, as it does prove very effective at inducing unpleasant burns with great target accuracy... but we'll see who's right and who's wrong, after I attempt to stick this stapler to my dining table. I will report on my findings shortly.