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 The common household “fix-it-all” was first created in 1953, and it was originally made to prevent rust on rockets.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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...