Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A Subtle Beginning When 34-year-old Sarah Mitchell from Oregon first noticed a tiny mole on her shoulder, she didn’t give it a second thought. It looked like all the others she had — round, light brown, flat. She’d had moles since her teenage years and had never experienced any issues. But this one, small and…A…

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad Ingredients:2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together water, vinegar,…

Once, there was a woman whose life changed dramatically when she married a wealthy man she thought was a godsend to her family. She shared on Reddit how this man showered her parents with extravagant gifts, cleared her sister’s credit card debt, and even got her brother a great job in a reputable company. Her…

A Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, gained national attention after a sign in its window went viral. The sign declares the restaurant “politically incorrect,” noting that staff say “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Easter,” and “God Bless America,” support the military, and give free sundaes to veterans on Veterans Day. Owner Kevin Scheunemann said he posted the…

It can be a challenge to raise children and just because they are over 18 does not mean that the challenge stops. In fact, there are times when the challenges just continue to grow.One single mother discovered this for herself when her 21-year-old son threatened to move out of her home and move in with…

Robert Redford, the legendary actor, has stunned fans with a series of bombshell revelations. Known for his significant contributions to American cinema, Redford recently announced his unexpected retirement, leaving many in shock. He has also opened up about personal regrets and shared a surprising admission about his childhood that shatters his long-standing image. At 87…

This puzzle isn’t just about counting squares; it’s about how you approach the problem and how that might reveal aspects of your personality. Why It Triggers Overconfidence: Narcissists often have an overconfidence bias—they trust their initial judgments without second-guessing them. So, when asked to count the squares, someone with narcissistic tendencies may rush to a…

1. Use Bread to Clean Up Broken Glass If you drop a glass and it shatters into tiny shards, don’t risk cutting yourself while cleaning up. Instead, grab a slice of soft bread (like white or wheat) and gently press it over the area. The bread will pick up even the tiniest fragments of glass,…

More than 50 years after John Lennon released Imagine, a song that became a global anthem for peace, Pentatonix has brought new life to it—using only their voices. Their a cappella version doesn’t just pay tribute—it transforms the song into a heartfelt plea for unity in today’s fractured world. With rich harmonies and emotional delivery,…

Did you know that when certain insects appear in your home, it might be more than random chance? Among them, the leaf hopper is not just a master of disguise — it’s often seen as a subtle messenger from nature itself. With its delicate, leaf-like camouflage, this tiny creature reflects the intelligence of ecosystems and…