MF Explains It All

Next time, there won't be any need to panic.

When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn’t always obvious.

Latin isn’t widely spoken in Latin America, so why is it called that?

Road signs shout less than they used to.

Road signs have changed case in the last 15 years or so—here's why.

We dig down to the root of the issue.

The ultimate cheat code to winter coziness.

You’d be surprised by the ways you can keep yourself warm—and these budget-friendly winter hacks can help, too.

The truth is, sometimes the answer varies.

Are bagged salads and other leafy greens safe to eat without rinsing off first? Find out whether pre-washed produce still needs to be cleaned off beforehand, plus more.

Common household cleaning products like dish soap and laundry detergent might get forgotten about for years before being found and used. Will they still be effective?

Being in a carrier is not usually a cat’s favorite activity.

It doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience.

Where did this weather-related idiom come from?

Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?

The phrase dates back to the 19th century, but it took a fictional 20th century detective to take its popularity to new heights.

It’s easy to make these common mistakes when you're brushing your teeth, but here’s how to do it the right way.

Don’t skip this just because it’s still snowing.

Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, discover the origins of the phrase ‘weak at the knees,’ including its ties to ancient Rome and even astrology.

Try not to hold any knife like this. It could lead to a mishap.

Also called scallops, these tiny indentations have a purpose. And it’s not just to make the knife look cute.

Does rotating really extend the life of a mattress, or is it just outdated advice? Find out whether or not you should, plus the differences between rotating vs. flipping mattresses.

An old-timey fireman with some dead weight.

Why your drunk friend feels so much heavier than your sober buddies.

Slipping and falling on the ice is always a serious risk during winter, but this sock hack from TikTok could help.

Pillows work tirelessly to hold your head up. Here's how to know when they've had enough.

Several factors make people more susceptible to the flu in winter.

Like clockwork, flu viruses seem to strike more people in winter than in any other season—and there are several reasons for that.

The initialism was originally a bit of shipbuilder marketing—and now there are many different kinds of ship designations.

There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.