The Origin of WD-40

 

Water Displacement #40.
 
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile
parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to
find a “water displacement” co mpound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. [...]

Will the Cowboys break the SI jinx?

Sports Illustrated is out with its NFL preview, and Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo graces one of six regional covers. In the magazine, Peter King says that DeMarcus Ware, Romo, Jason Witten and Terrell Owens are among the NFL’s 50 best players.
Here’s the kicker: King has the Cowboys losing to the Patriots in the Super Bowl, [...]

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