"WD-40 is (surprise, surprise) the 40th formulation of a Water-Displacement product created for use in missile silos at the request of Big Uncle. An enterprising engineer, finding how much of the stuff disappeared with co-workers, contacted the company that made it and persuaded them to package and sell it on the civilian market.
And you thought your tax dollars were spent foolishly!
Properly used, WD-40 penetrates and loosens stick parts, dissolves dried greases, and displaces water, reducing rusting. It works as a light lubricant for a time, but the lighter molecules evaporate, leaving a sticky residue which attracts dust and binds small parts.
It's great for "renewing" ammo cans, and will remove label
adhesive from anything, including computer floppy disks"
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