Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for "water displacement, 40th attempt." Today the most common use for WD-40 is to ...

Who would have guessed that a product developed to prevent rust and displace water for the aerospace industry in 1953 would go on to be one of the most relied-upon products for outdoor enthusiasts?

WD-40 is the king of versatility. Speaking in the broadest terms, it is a lubricant, but that covers a lot of ground. It is useful as a cleaner, insect repellent, and its rust-preventing power makes ...