MF Explains It All

You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.

You know a Christmas song when you hear one.

Sleigh bells certainly help make Christmas music sound so Christmassy. But it’s a little more complicated than just that.

The meaning behind “phony“ has to do with fake jewelry.

The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”

As far as cucumbers go, they're getting the royal treatment.

English cucumbers have a few qualities that make them superior to regular cucumbers, but one causes some problems, too.

Returns can be a costly proposition for retailers.

The fate of your unwanted air fryer, explained.

This cat is definitely hatching a plan to get someone to open the door.

You may have no choice but to close a door—much to your cat’s disappointment. Here are some ways you can make this undesirable situation slightly more tolerable.

They are several differences between the two.

Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.

Julie Andrews in 'The Sound of Music' (1965).

How many of the “favorite things” are Christmas-coded? We counted.

Pets are a welcome part of the holidays, but a little care is needed to make sure they don't have problems with your decorations.

If your cat chews your hair, don’t worry—he or she probably isn’t trying to eat you.

There are several important factors to take into consideration. And if your dog does wear a collar, you need to make sure it fits well and is safe.

There are several reasons why cats have this adorable habit.

It used to be a little harder to keep track of, and not just because you couldn’t Google “When is Thanksgiving?”

As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.

Mary Janes have an early-20th-century comic strip to thank for their name.

President Obama departing the White House on January 20, 2016.

Inauguration Day isn’t just a matter of scheduling—presidential term limits are exactly four years, down to the hour.

Whether you love canned cranberry sauce or hate it, the way it’s packaged is pretty brilliant.

As with many words, we have Latin to thank.

Grandfather clocks often become family heirlooms.

The imposing clocks have an origin story, but it doesn't have much to do with any actual grandfathers.

You can save this one for the next time someone makes you mad (though it might not do you any favors, either).

This common phrase is often used during times of political uncertainty, and has even been described as an ancient Chinese curse. History says otherwise, though.