I'm pretty sure that there isn't a Jalopnik reader out there who doesn't have a can of WD-40 kicking around their house or garage somewhere. While using this wonder liquid to loosen a seized bolt, ...

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it.

You probably know WD-40 as the blue and yellow can that has over 2,000+ uses around the home, office, garage, or job site. Initially conceived for the aerospace industry to protect against rust while ...