Frankincense and myrrh are a fragrant part of traditional Christmas celebrations, but what exactly are these pebble-like perfumes?

MF EXPLAINS IT ALL
Some people can drink a lot of wine without ill effect. Others are on the couch after a glass. Science might know why.
A home on Sesame Street may have been affordable when the show premiered, but that's no longer the case.
Save your nap for the cruising portion of your flight.
A very, very specific set of standards can keep books from falling apart. But it's usually too expensive for consumers.
To your dog, dragging a giant stick home makes all the sense in the world.
Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.
Olive Garden makes good on its promise of unlimited breadsticks, but the deal does come with some unpublicized caveats.
Here’s something else to stress about for Thanksgiving.
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
Dropping that ‘t’ sound is an example of what linguists call glottalization, or replacing a sound with a pause in the vocal cords.
Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.
The word ‘gross,’ which came to English from French, took on a variety of senses in English related to size. But the ‘gross of today is different from the ‘gross’ of the past thanks to teens.
There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.
We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.