Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The two men who saved your life are waiting outside,” the nurse said. I was too sick and exhausted to process much—dehydration, the flu, and burnout had landed me in the hospital. But when she added, “Your babies are safe,” something inside me let go. To understand how I got there, you have to go…

Stuart, a self-made millionaire, once had it all—success, a beautiful home, and a wife, Angelina, who promised to love him forever. But after a tragic hiking accident left him paralyzed, everything changed. Angelina, once devoted, grew distant. She spent more time out, dodging questions and hiding behind vague excuses. Suspicion gnawed at Stuart, and soon,…

This morning, just after I woke up and was still lying in bed, I spotted a few small round balls on the sheet. At first, I had no idea what they were, but when I looked more closely, I froze – I was scared.My first thought was that they were insect eggs. So small and…

Warning: Content not suitable for sensitive stomachs. What you’re about to read sounds like something out of a horror movie… but it’s completely real. Imagine feeling a small itch on your arm, ignoring it as a simple mosquito bite, and days later discovering a live fly larva growing under your skin . Although it may…

Former first lady Michelle Obama posted a message to her social media accounts lamenting about how the last couple of months of the year have been “difficult,” which appeared to be a reference to the outcome of the November election. “I know it’s been a difficult few months for so many of us — and…

A photo of hundreds of birds appearing to fly near a British Airways airplane was virally shared with an inspiring story. Snopes looked for answers.. A story accurately retells an incident in which a British Airways pilot named Jason had an emotional reaction after he discovered why birds were flying alongside his airplane. In March…

The first time I saw an old servant call system was during a tour of a restored Victorian mansion — it felt like stepping into “Downton Abbey.” In the kitchen, next to gleaming copper pots, was a quirky little board with room names and flags. The guide called it a “servant indicator board.” I thought…

When my 16-year-old daughter Rachel saved up every penny from her part-time job to buy her dream sewing machine, she had no idea it would be destroyed out of pure spite. Rachel, full of ambition and creativity, had always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Living mostly with me, she spent weekends with her father…

When Goosebumps Are Normal—And When They’re Not Goosebumps are usually harmless, triggered by cold or strong emotions like fear or awe. They occur when tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, making hairs stand up—a response tied to the body’s adrenaline-fueled “fight or flight” system.Normal Triggers Include: Cold temperatures Emotional reactions (music, memories,…

After her 14-year-old son Mason asked to live with his dad post-divorce, Claire agreed, hoping to support their bond—even though it quietly broke her heart. At first, things seemed fine: Mason called often, sent photos, and appeared happy. But over time, the calls stopped, his teachers raised concerns, and Claire’s gut told her something was…