WD-40, one of the world's most famous spray lubricants, gets its name from the lab notebook of its creator. The "WD" stands for "Water Displacement," and the "40" represents the number of attempts it took to perfect the formula in 1953. Originally developed to protect the outer skin of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion, it was later discovered that employees were sneaking it out to use at home. Today, users report over 2,000 different applications for this versatile product.
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