Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Dealing with household pests like fleas, ants, and cockroaches can be frustrating. But you don’t need to turn to harsh chemical sprays to solve the problem. A natural, homemade solution can be just as effective—while being much safer for your family and pets. Many commercial pest control products contain toxic ingredients that may pose health…

A viral photo of Donald Trump awkwardly gripping Melania’s thumb during a June 2025 appearance at the Kennedy Center has reignited public fascination with their relationship. The image, showing Melania offering only her thumb as the couple left the White House, quickly spread online, prompting body language analysis, memes, and renewed speculation about marital tension.Observers…

Melvin Harris, a father from Phoenix, was sentenced to eight years in prison after fatally beating a man who allegedly tried to enter his daughter’s bathroom stall. The incident occurred on August 2, 2018, at a QT convenience store near 19th and Dunlap Avenues. Harris initially faced a second-degree murder charge but later pleaded guilty…

Brownsville, Texas – In a remarkable event that has captured the attention of both the public and scientific communities, a colossal giant eagle was recently discovered and captured near Brownsville, Texas. This extraordinary bird, vastly surpassing the size of any known eagle species, has sparked curiosity and awe across the world. The awe-inspiring eagle, with…

By 6 p.m., I’d already sighed five times. Between grading papers and getting another overdue utility notice, I was spent. From the living room, Steve yelled excitedly about the new Tesla. “We might not have power tomorrow,” I muttered. He barely acknowledged me. As usual, I handled the bills, groceries—everything. On my way to change,…

I grew up believing my father abandoned me at age three. No calls, no letters—just silence. My mother insisted, “He made his choice,” and refused to speak of him. There were no photos, no stories, just an angry void. When I was seven, I found a letter in the trash with my name on it—not…

A family narrowly escaped disaster after unknowingly playing near a World War II bomb on a beach in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. Kelly Gravell and her two young children mistook the seaweed-covered device for a buoy during a beach outing. Photos show six-year-old Erin and four-year-old Ellis jumping on the object, unaware of the danger.Five days…

Mia never expected her husband Ben’s sudden push to homeschool their daughter Lily to unravel everything. It began at a dinner party, when Ben passionately declared he wanted Lily to learn through creativity and nature, not rigid schooling. Though surprised, Mia eventually agreed, trusting his vision.Ben threw himself into homeschooling, assuring Mia Lily was thriving.…

Layla finds out the secret reason why her husband takes yearly vacations. Tom, Layla’s husband, took a family vacation every year for twelve years without her. He always said it was because of his mother’s “rule” that in-laws couldn’t go. Layla finally found the truth about her absence after years of being hurt and wondering…

Travis Kelce tells them sad news about Taylor Swift: No words can describe how sad I am that Taylor, my everything, is in the hospital fighting a diagnosis that has crushed us all.Thank you very much for your thoughts. Please give her strength to get through this. She is my whole world, and I never…