On Jeopardy today - What WD-40 stands for! (vehicle, Google)

[Tek_Freek]

Water Displacement - 40th attempt.

Something I never knew.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Tek_Freek

Water Displacement - 40th attempt.

Something I never knew.

I read that a while ago. I think it was developed by an aerospace company, may be General Dynamics or something in San Diego if my memory serves me correctly.

Screw my memory...here's the story...

WD-40 Company and Product History

[Asheville Native]

Originally Posted by Tek_Freek

Water Displacement - 40th attempt.

Something I never knew.

How did you reach puberty without attaining that knowledge

Do you know what Kentucky chrome is?

[Flamingo13]

I didn't know what WD-40 stood for, thanks Tek (and I doubt much of the populations does either). And I have no idea what Kentucky chrome is but I'm probably afraid to ask.

[harry chickpea]

Thought is was "wire dry". IIRC, that or something like that was the original use in vehicles.

[Charles]

What does STP (automotive product) stand for?

[emcee squared]

Originally Posted by Tek_Freek

Water Displacement - 40th attempt.

Something I never knew.

I had no idea. I never really thought much about it either... I probably should have, though.

Thanks for the info.

[Tek_Freek]

Originally Posted by Asheville Native

How did you reach puberty without attaining that knowledge

Do you know what Kentucky chrome is?

Yes, I know. For someone who didn't lead a very sheltered life I missed some fairly obvious knowledge along the way.

I Googled Kentucky chrome and I doubt anything I found has relevance to your question. So, pray tell, what is it?

[Tek_Freek]

I'm learning some interesting stuff here...

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Tek_Freek

Yes, I know. For someone who didn't lead a very sheltered life I missed some fairly obvious knowledge along the way.

I Googled Kentucky chrome and I doubt anything I found has relevance to your question. So, pray tell, what is it?

Duct tape.

Urban Dictionary: Kentucky chrome