Sixty years ago, in a small building on Napa Street near Morena Boulevard, three scientists experimented with a rust-prevention solvent to protect the outer skin of the Atlas Missile. They failed 39 ...

Did you know that WD-40 actually stands for “Water Displacement, 40th Formula?” The common household “fix-it-all” was first created in 1953, and it was originally made to prevent rust on rockets. Now, ...

Never mind smartphones, biotechnology and streaming video. If you wanted to handily beat the stock market over the last decade, you should have bought WD-40. The San Diego maker of the decidedly ...

You likely have a can of WD-40 stashed somewhere in your home, even if you don’t use it often. Originally developed to prevent corrosion, WD-40 is a versatile product that’s handy to have around. What ...

Everybody knows WD-40 is the go-to product for silencing squeaks, displacing moisture, preventing rust, and loosening stuck parts. You probably have a can sitting in your garage right now. It has a ...

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?

Never mind smartphones, biotechnology and streaming video. If you wanted to handily beat the stock market over the last decade, you should have bought WD-40 Co. The San Diego maker of the decidedly ...

In many Irish homes, you’ll likely find a can of WD-40 tucked away in a cupboard or garage, ready to tackle everything from squeaky hinges to rusted tools. It's the go-to solution for a variety of ...