MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Apart from being the feline equivalent of a fancy mustache, what are cat whiskers for? As it turns out, multiple things.

“Cut to the chase” is a slightly friendlier way of telling someone to get to the point, but old Hollywood filmmakers meant it literally.

Are you making doll clothing after every wash? Here's how to prevent the dreaded shrinkage in your laundry piles.

If you're a human of average size, taking a bath isn't always as relaxing as it sounds—especially when your legs are sticking halfway out of the water. The problem? Bathtubs are too small. But why?

It wasn't a product of your young imagination: Chalky, white dog poop really was everywhere in the 1970s and '80s. Here's why it went away.

Having a person stand at attention at the entrance to a store makes shoppers feel welcome, but there's also a financial benefit for retailers.

They collect dirt, grime, snow, and assorted gunk. They stain. So why do car manufacturers insist on carpeting floors?

Honey can spend years in a pantry without spoiling because bees are very diligent when it comes to food safety.

When you have a great idea, do you copyright, trademark, or patent it? Well, it all depends on what kind of idea it is.

Potholes are the bane of drivers everywhere. Unfortunately, not much can be done to prevent them from forming.

A hissing or noisy throne is usually an easy fix if you know what to look for. Here's how to stop a running toilet.

Nor’easters have earned their reputation for wreaking havoc on land. But what qualifies a storm as a nor’easter?