MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Marijuana really does give you the munchies—here's the science behind why.

Like most nursery rhymes, rumors have long swirled about its allegedly dark origin story—one that’s said to involve Henry VIII and bribery.

When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.

There are a handful of dark theories about the rhyme’s inspiration—ranging from a Viking invasion to human sacrifice—but we’ll cross that bridge when get to it. First up, let’s break down the known history of the tune.

Both develop from caterpillars and both have impressive wings, but if you know what to look for, it's easy to tell moths and butterflies apart.

Michigan maintains one of the most successful bottle return programs in America.

The bagpipe is a tradition at first responder services. How did that happen?

Once upon a time, there used to be B batteries, but they’re not manufactured anymore. Here’s why they disappeared from shelves.

The shape of Wendy’s square burgers has nothing to do with taste and everything to do with marketing.

When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?

Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.

Rats and mice are vastly different in appearance and behavior, though they have one thing in common: scaring the heck out of you.