MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

The stories of Charlie Brown and his cast of supporting characters are told entirely from their kid (and dog and bird) perspectives, with adults rarely intruding on their adventures.

It’s not just biting into a still-warm chocolate chip cookie that makes you feel good—the act of baking can do that, too.

Optical illusions are great in a controlled environment. Figuring one out while driving, on the other hand, seems less fun.

Hotels readily give guests soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even sewing kits. But why don't we get tubes of toothpaste when we check into a room? The answer is kind of complicated.

No, the golden arches don’t represent two giant bendy French fries on a background of ketchup, but good try.

It’s not always clear how tips get factored into delivery drivers’ wages for services like DoorDash and UberEats, so we break it down for you.

The idea of red meaning "stop" dates back to British railroad regulations of the 1840s—but for a while, a dearth of fade-proof red materials meant that many American stop signs were yellow instead.

Entering a vulnerable position may seem like the worse way to get out of an emergency, but "playing dead" can be life-saving for some animals.

If your dog is spending hours tearing up the backyard, or attempting to burrow holes into your couch, you're no doubt anxious to find a way to make it stop.

Many drivers think that giving your engine time to reach its normal operating temperature is easier on your car than hitting the gas as soon as you turn the ignition on. Many drivers are wrong.

Of all the candies handed out around Halloween, candy corn may be the most divisive. But even if you're a die-hard fan, you might have second thoughts about the seasonal staple after reading the ingredients list.

Watch the Olympics and you might notice a number of medalists gnawing on their gold or silver prize like an old-time prospector. They already know it tastes like victory, so what's the deal?