Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

For 11 agonizing days, 13-year-old Dakota “Cody” Trenkle Jr. lay in a hospital bed, fighting for his life after vanishing from his Missouri neighborhood.The teen had gone missing while skateboarding, sparking a desperate three-day search. He was finally discovered at the bottom of a ravine—injured, dehydrated, and barely clinging to life. Rescuers rushed him to…

For decades, the Miliado family’s three-acre property in Salisbury, Adelaide, stood untouched amid rapid suburban growth. Purchased in the 1950s, the family refused to sell for over 30 years, honoring their late parents’ wish to preserve the land and its legacy. Surrounded by sleek modern homes, the modest 1955-built house and its original interiors became…

When Marines landed at Rocks on the Range near Columbus, Ohio, they decided to show their patriotism. But one Marine’s wife got out her phone and started recording when a liberal hippy approached the Marines and called them “m_ur***ers” without provocation.

You’ve probably noticed something a little unusual if you’ve ever taken a walk down the quiet residential streets of Japan: clear plastic water bottles sitting in neat rows along walls, fences, or the edges of gardens. It’s easy to think they might just be forgotten trash or someone’s picnic leftovers. However, these bottles are actually…

Georgia Toddler Hospitalized After Severe Yellow Jacket Attack. A Georgia family is facing a heartbreaking crisis after 2-year-old Beckham Reed was stung over 150 times by yellow jackets while riding a toy car with his cousins. They had unknowingly disturbed a hidden nest, triggering a massive swarm that covered Beckham in stings. He was initially…

A decade has passed since the shocking and tragic incident at Delhi Zoo, where a 20-year-old man, known as Masqood, was violently attacked and killed by a massive white tigerThis horrifying event unfolded when Masqood, in a fateful decision, chose to cross the safety barrier that was designed to protect zoo visitors from the animals,…

Optical illusion: how many faces can you find in this image? What is behind the phenomenon of optical illusion? Even when we think our eyes are focusing on a certain point, they move quickly and imperceptibly from one side to the other. They “capture” separate elements, which the brain then interprets as an image that…

Being photographed is nothing new for Goldie Hawn, who has been in the spotlight since her 1969 breakout in Cactus Flower. Now 78, the actress was recently pictured in a swimsuit while on vacation, sparking mixed reactions online. Some critics commented on her choice of swimwear and appearance, while others praised her confidence and beauty…

Can Pickle Juice Really Cure Muscle Cramps? Muscle cramps can strike for many reasons — dehydration, fatigue, nerve issues, or imbalanced electrolytes. While there are many traditional remedies, one unlikely cure has caught attention: pickle juice. But does it actually work?Why Pickle Juice Works Though it gained popularity among athletes, pickle juice seems to work…

Can you solve this tricky math problem using nothing but regular school math? Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but in recent times I have become more and more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below. These types of puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because…