WD-40 is a fascinating compound. It was first invented in 1953 by Rocket Chemical Company as a hybrid degreaser and rust-prevention solvent for the aerospace industry. Its commercial applications ...
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 ...
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 ...