MF Explains It All

These ramps serve a very important purpose.

When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.

The words ‘fall’ and ‘autumn’ appeared around the same time in Great Britain, but only one of the seasonal names is still used there today.

To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.

Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing are two creamy sauces that are often confused for one another. So what’s the story?

Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.

It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.

X marks the spot for lots of saturated fat.

The trees make an 'X' at almost every In-N-Out location. And yes, it's by design.

“Who, me?” This goat, hearing about the word ‘scapegoat.’

History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?

Product safety date, or encrypted military code? You be the judge.

When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.

Bison grazing in Grand Teton National Park.

In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.

Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.

Corned beef? Or pastrami? Let's hash it out.

The two brined meats are both delicious, but they're prepared in very different ways.

It's known as "middle-aged groan," and it afflicts millions who dare try to get off the couch.

First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

It’s common sense: If you make a big deal over something, it’s going to attract attention. And if you’re an international superstar, like, say, Barbra Streisand, the tantrum is going to draw even more attention.

Dunder Mifflin employees aren't the only people curious about whether that now-iconic DVD logo ever really does hit the corner of the screen.

Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.

The idiom goes back centuries. And no, it's not 'nipping it in the butt.'

There are some key differences between the two devices.

You need to set up both a router and a modem if you want Wi-Fi internet in your home, but there are major differences between the two devices.

“We concluded that birthdays end lethally more frequently than might be expected."

Chicken fingers or chicken tenders? It's complicated.

All fried chicken tenders qualify as fingers, but not all chicken fingers are tenders.

Phone numbers with letters look like gibberish to most people making a phone call today.

You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.

Turn left for endurance, right for enthusiasm.

You can’t spell ‘hearty’ without ‘heart,’ or ‘hardy’ without ‘hard.’

It's no secret that most fast food "secret sauces" are a riff on Thousand Island dressing.

How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies

The Reason Why Americans Refer to Autumn as ‘Fall’

The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature

Thousand Island vs. Russian Dressing: What’s the Difference?

How Long Can You Drive After Your Car’s Gas Light Comes On?

How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?

The Surprising Inspiration Behind In-N-Out's Crossed Palm Trees

The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”

Sell By vs. Best By Dates on Food: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas

Pastrami vs. Corned Beef: What's the Difference?

Why Do Older People Grunt or Moan While Sitting Down or Standing Up?

British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

How Barbra Streisand Inspired the “Streisand Effect”

Did the Bouncing DVD Logo Ever Actually Hit the Corner of the Screen?

Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)

Why Do We Like to 'Nip It in the Bud'?

What’s the Difference Between a Router and a Modem?

Are You Really More Likely to Die on Your Birthday? The ‘Birthday Effect,’ Explained

Chicken Tenders vs. Chicken Fingers: What's the Difference?

Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?

Hearty vs. Hardy: What’s the Difference?

Why So Many Burger Chains Use Thousand Island Dressing as Their Special Sauce