MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.

The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.

Each is a prestigious win at the Grammy Awards, but these similar-sounding prizes are given to different music industry roles.

Hotels have several good reasons to prevent guests from cracking open a window.

Tossing stinky socks in a washer isn’t really an option once you leave Earth.

We cannot confirm nor deny we have an explanation.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

Black ice on the road is a recipe for disaster. Here’s what it is, how it forms, and where it’s often hiding in plain sight.

There are several theories as to where this phrase came from—and none of them involves the nuts.

Meteorological organizations have strict naming protocols for tropical cyclones and hurricanes. Not so for wildfires, which can end up being named for the local dump.

The difference between misinformation and disinformation boils down to the intent behind it (or lack thereof). Plus, a handy trick for knowing which term to use when the time comes.

Fido’s fascination stems from a unique mix of instinct and happenstance.