MF EXPLAINS IT ALL

Making a beeline for the buffet table? You’re buying into some bee stereotypes.

If you've ever wondered how varied back-to-school start dates are across the country, you've come to the right place.

The meaning behind the money.

There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.

The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.

You may think you know the words to “Pop! Goes the Weasel.” The tune is everywhere from jack-in-the-box toys to Data and Riker’s first encounter in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’. But it may not even be about a weasel at all.

Deodorant sticks often come with one outer cap and one inner cap, but the purpose of that extra inner cap isn’t really clear.

You aren’t imagining things: Your weather app and your dashboard don’t often agree.

Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.

It's to get the blood flowing—or is it?

The idiom for demanding payment doesn’t quite have the equine origins one would think.

This year, the Olympic torch made a symbolic journey from Greece to Paris for the Summer Games.