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Ierley, Merritt, Traveling the National Road, The Overlook Press, 1990.
In 1993, WD-40 Multi-Use Product was found to be in 4 out of 5 American households (it seems everyone has a can or two) and was used by 81 percent of professionals at work.
Raitz, Karl, editor, The National Road, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996.
In fact, the variety and uniqueness of uses for WD-40® Multi-Use Product proved so popular that The WD-40 Book, featuring many user testimonials and the wacky humor of the Duct Tape Guys, was published in 1997.
The official list of 2000+ Uses for WD-40® Multi-Use Product grew for the first time, thanks to the help of WD-40 Fan Club members.
Vivian, Cassandra, The National Road in Pennsylvania, Arcadia Publishing, 2003 (Historic photos of the National Road in Arcadia's "Images of America" series.)
In 2003, the new WD-40 Big Blast® can was introduced, featuring a wide-area spray nozzle that delivers WD-40 Multi-Use Product quickly and efficiently over large areas.
In 2005, as a commitment to offering consumers the easiest, most convenient way to get the job done, WD-40 Company introduced the WD-40 Smart Straw®, which features a permanently attached straw.
Carvell, Clarence, The National Road . . . A Photographic Journey, Heritage Special Edition, American Literary Press, 2007. (Black and white photographs of the National Road today, including Maryland's "Bank Road" extension between Cumberland and Baltimore.)
In 2008, WD-40 Company listened to its consumers and converted its most popular-size WD-40 Multi-Use Product cans to Smart Straw cans.
In 2010, The WD-40 Multi-Use Product/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 on January 22 at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, with all proceeds of the vehicle’s sale benefiting Childhelp® and The Victory Junction Gang®Camp children’s charities.
In 2011, The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang rolled off the auction block at the 40th annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction on Jan.
In 2011, Legendary hot rod designer and TV star, Chip Foose, collaborated with WD-40 Company, designing limited edition 8-and 12-ounce WD-40 Smart Straw cans featuring his distinctive sketches.
In 2012, Designed by legendary hot rod designer, Chip Foose, The WD-40/SEMA Cares Challenger sold for $115,000 at the annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction on Jan.
He made his television debut in an episode of Morgan Freeman's 'Through the Wormhole' science series, which aired on the Science Channel on 17 July 2013.You can read all about Jim's books and find related articles, podcasts, videos and reviews at www.jimbaggott.com.See more on the author's page
By mid-2013, the WD-40 Company celebrated its 60th Anniversary and the WD-40 Specialist product line had grown to eight products.
In 2015, WD-40 Company introduced WD-40 EZ-REACH®. With an attached 8" flexible straw that bends and keeps its shape, it can reach the unreachable - tight plumbing spaces, behind engine blocks, hard-to-reach hinges, rollers, and more.
In 2017, WD-40 Company launches its first non-aerosol Industrial-Strength Cleaner & Degreaser under the WD-40 Specialist brand.
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