Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

When I agreed to go on a vacation with my fiancé Matt and his twin daughters, I thought it would be a celebration—a fresh start before the whirlwind of wedding planning kicked in. Instead, I came back to our hotel room one afternoon to find a cryptic note and no trace of the man I…

Did you know that placing an onion in a sock and wearing it overnight can have surprising health benefits? While it may sound like an old wives’ tale, this folk remedy has been around for a long time. So, let’s take a closer look at why people believe in the power of this unusual remedy…

Inna stood by the window, watching as raindrops distributed the glass, forming whimsical patterns. Seventeen years – is that a lot or a little? She remembered every day of their marriage, every anniversary, every gifts. And now everything becomes collapsed. “We need to talk,” Alexey said. “I’m leaving, Inna. To Natasha.” Silence. Only the ticking…

Following Pope Francis’s death, the College of Cardinals is preparing for the conclave to elect his successor. With 80% of the electors appointed by Pope Francis, the selection process is highly unpredictable, as the cardinals don’t fit into traditional categories of conservative or progressive. Pope Francis’s reforms, including appointing cardinals from regions like Tonga, Papua…

A shocking scandal has rocked New Mexico’s judicial system as Dona Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano resigned after the arrest of an alleged member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, found living in his home. Ortega-Lopez, an undocumented immigrant who crossed into the U.S. illegally, was discovered with firearms and ties…

Pope Francis’s Final Moments: His Surgeon Speaks Out Dr. Sergio Alfieri, Pope Francis’s personal surgeon, shared emotional details about the pontiff’s final hours. On April 21, 2025, the Pope passed away peacefully at home, as he had wished, rather than being taken to the hospital. Alfieri said Francis was unresponsive but breathing normally when he…

When Lily got engaged, her heart brimmed with excitement—until a painful betrayal threatened to unravel her happiness. On a beautiful afternoon in the park, as her beloved Liam knelt before her, his hopeful, love-struck smile shimmering against the backdrop of a velvet box, he revealed his intention to propose using her late mother’s cherished ring.…

When my mother passed away, I was convinced that familial bonds were unbreakable. I thought that blood ties would always keep us together. However, everything changed after her death when my sister Barbara stepped in and shattered that illusion. My mother raised two daughters: me, Charlotte, and my elder sister, Barbara. Naturally, Barbara was the…

Trump Issues Harsh Warning to Zelensky Amid Stalled Peace Talks Former President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of prolonging the war with Russia and risking Ukraine’s collapse. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump warned Zelensky to negotiate or risk “losing the whole country,” criticizing his refusal to…

Migration Declines at U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Stricter Policies Migration at the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped in 2025 following stricter enforcement and updated security measures. A major change was the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the U.S. This, along with faster…