MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Back in 1919, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. sort of made it seem like it was against the law to yell “fire“ while in a crowded theater, so we understand if you’re confused.

Though hopefully you’ll never need it, the loop on your seatbelt is there to prevent injury or even death in a crash. 

It's called head canting, and the psychology of it goes beyond looking good for the 'gram.

The celebration of American Independence Day has never been small, subdued, or quiet. Here’s why the Fourth of July is illuminated with colorful displays in major cities, small towns, and backyards.

Happy first day of (meteorological) summer!

If you think a bread box or plastic bag is the answer, you're not rising to the occasion.

Poison ivy isn’t the only thing that can give you a nasty rash.

The unusual fractional price you see at gas stations has roots in the Great Depression, but marketing is to blame, too.

As with regular toasts, it’s not clear exactly when, where, or why this custom began. But these days, most drinkers will cite one of two common reasons behind it.

The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.

Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.

A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.