Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Sorry to post something not directly related but I have always wondered about the stuff and when I got this I thought you guys might also be interested. I know I have used it on my truck
They mention a few uses I would never consider
Anyhow, Water Displacement #40
WD-40 - Incredible Uses
Would you like a gallon? WD-40 Although it is famous throughout the world, WD-40 is somewhat of a mystery.
Who thought of it? Who invented it? What is it? The product began from a search for a rust preventative
solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
It's name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful
with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with
the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brewmaster. " There are
about 2. 5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance
that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Here are some of the uses:
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Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Looses stubborn zippers
Untangles jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
Removes tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools . We're not through. Here's more:
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Removes splattered grease on stove
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc. ,to relieve arthritis pain.
One guy claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
Other "States" uses:
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Georgia and Alabama's favorite use was that it "penetrates stuck bolts,
lug nuts, and hose ends.
Florida's favorite use was, cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.
California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the favorite use in the State
of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
No wonder they have had 50 successful years.
I new a fellow that used to run a AC truck and cheat on his wife. He would come home late and he would spray WD40 all over his clothes to mask the smell of his girl friends perfume and then make a bee line for the shower.
They mention a few uses I would never consider
Anyhow, Water Displacement #40
WD-40 - Incredible Uses
Would you like a gallon? WD-40 Although it is famous throughout the world, WD-40 is somewhat of a mystery.
Who thought of it? Who invented it? What is it? The product began from a search for a rust preventative
solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
It's name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful
with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with
the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brewmaster. " There are
about 2. 5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance
that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Here are some of the uses:
*******************************
Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Looses stubborn zippers
Untangles jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
Removes tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools . We're not through. Here's more:
**************************************
Removes splattered grease on stove
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc. ,to relieve arthritis pain.
One guy claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
Other "States" uses:
***********************
Georgia and Alabama's favorite use was that it "penetrates stuck bolts,
lug nuts, and hose ends.
Florida's favorite use was, cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.
California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the favorite use in the State
of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
No wonder they have had 50 successful years.
I new a fellow that used to run a AC truck and cheat on his wife. He would come home late and he would spray WD40 all over his clothes to mask the smell of his girl friends perfume and then make a bee line for the shower.
What next! 
, but I have also found that if you spray it on your hands it masks your scent and the fish seem to like the smell of it too, I heard that one of the ingredients was fish oil. 
I learned that trick from a good ol' boy, he would spray it right on the worms, I figure that sprying it on my hands is alot more environmentally friendly. Strange but true!
, it is not a be-all, end-all! It leaves a residue that remains after the volotiles (sp?) evaporate that can gum things up. For example, WD-40 is NOT the product of choice for firearms, and any othe 'fine' mechanisms for this reason. 
