Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Most of us don’t think twice about a $1 bill. We crumple it, toss it in a tip jar, or forget it in our pockets. But what if that plain piece of paper was actually worth a small fortune? Collectors and currency experts are on the lookout for rare serial numbers — and one specific…

June 14th, 2025. The USS Princeton, a steel titan of American resolve, sliced through the South China Sea under a sky so blue it hurt your eyes. At 0923 hours, her SPY radar painted a blip on the horizon—an old foe, a Chinese Type 052D destroyer, Jon Chong, lurking at 200 kilometers. Suddenly, the Chinese…

A mass shooting in Minneapolis, at the Annunciation Church on the 500 block of West 54th Street, has led to a major police and emergency response. The tragic event, which took place on August 27, 2025, resulted in at least two fatalities, with many others injured. According to reports, approximately 20 people were harmed, and…

In November 2022, spectators at a Dallas air show witnessed a devastating tragedy when two World War II-era aircraft — a B-17 Flying Fortress and a P-63 Kingcobra — collided in mid-air. The collision happened during a commemorative flight honoring America’s aviation history, instantly destroying both planes and claiming the lives of all crew members…

think any parent out there would agree with the sentiment that protecting our children becomes priority number one, two, three, four, and five from the moment they come into the world. The mere idea of illness or injury to our little ones is often unthinkable, which is why we go to great lengths to ensure…

Minneapolis was struck by unthinkable tragedy today as a school mass shooting claimed the lives of two young children, aged just 8 and 10, while they were reportedly praying inside the building.Police confirmed the victims were killed during a mid-morning attack at a local elementary school, leaving parents and the entire community devastated. Eyewitnesses say…

Kai Trump, the 18-year-old daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery on Monday night following a serious sports-related injury.According to reports, Kai suffered a ruptured appendix and was rushed into surgery. His mother, Vanessa, shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, writing: “I want to thank the…

Many envy those who sleep easily, while the sleep-deprived can only dream of a full night of rest. If you’re looking to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day, there’s a simple fix that can help you achieve deeper, more restorative sleep.For some, sleep is merely a means to reach the…

Story 1: A Father’s Gift A father gave his daughter an old car as a graduation gift but asked her to assess its value at different places. Used car lot: Offered $1,000, calling it worn out. Pawn shop: Offered $100, deeming it very old. Car club: Offered $100,000, recognizing it as a rare Nissan Skyline…