Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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7 foods that thrive in cheap 5-gallon buckets
Container Gardening with 5-Gallon Buckets: A Smart Solution for Small Spaces Container gardening is perfect for urban settings or limited outdoor areas. Using 5-gallon buckets offers an affordable, space-saving way to grow food and flowers without traditional garden beds. These buckets are durable, portable, and give gardeners control over soil, water, and pests. Why 5-Gallon…
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Texas State student puts his life on pause to adopt baby he found abandoned in trash pile
Texas Student Adopts Baby Found in Trash During Haiti Visit Jimmy Amisial, a Texas State University student originally from Haiti, is being praised for adopting a baby he found abandoned in a trash pile during a 2017 visit home. The infant, just four months old and covered in fire ants, had been left crying while…
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Fan falls from stands during Pirates game – here’s what happened
Tragedy at PNC Park: Fan Critically Injured in Fall During Pirates Game On May 1, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood of McKeesport, PA, fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates vs. Cubs game. The accident happened in Section 142 just after Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead double. Markwood, celebrating shirtless and pouring beer on…
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My Neighbor Copied Everythin
After inheriting a broken-down farm from the father I never knew, I moved in hoping for peace, maybe even a fresh start. I’d grown up in foster care—surrounded by kind people, sure, but always with a hole where my biological family should’ve been. Life had been a patchwork of odd jobs, tough breaks, and unanswered…
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Kai Trump spills tea
Kai Trump: Granddaughter of a President, Rising Star in Her Own Right Kai Trump, 17, the eldest grandchild of Donald Trump, is stepping into the spotlight—not just as a member of a famous family, but as a talented young golfer and public speaker. Born in 2007 to Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, Kai grew…
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WOUNDED VETERAN STARTS PICKING UP TRASH—AND PEOPLE START WHISPERING BEHIND MY BACK
A Vet, A Trash Bag, and Quiet Gratitude at the Washington Monument Every morning, a veteran with a busted ankle and a knee brace quietly picks up trash around the Washington Monument. What started as a personal act of service turned into something more. Some passersby judge him, assuming he’s doing court-ordered community service. But…
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Little-known mistakes and bloopers in Little House on the Praire
If you think Little House on the Prairie was picture-perfect, think again! This beloved classic, known for its timeless charm, wholesome stories, and adventurous spirit, wasn’t without its share of slip-ups. Despite its seemingly flawless appearance, a myriad of bloopers and mistakes somehow made it past the editing room. I still find myself glued to…
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This 1955 song is one of the best ever recorded
Written by Alex North and Hy Zaret in 1955, Unchained Melody has become one of the most iconic songs in music history. First performed by Todd Duncan, it’s been covered over 670 times in various languages. The Righteous Brothers’ 1965 version, with its soaring vocals and emotional intensity, remains the definitive rendition. A YouTube comment…
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My Dad Let Me Go So His Real Son Could Take My Spot Karma Had Other Plans
Life really does have a sense of timing, doesn’t it? Just when you think everything’s steady, something unexpected comes along to shake things up. That’s exactly what happened to me in the unpredictable world of construction. I started working at my stepdad’s construction company when I was just 15. My early jobs weren’t glamorous—mostly organizing…
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They damaged my motorcycle while I was at my wife’s funeral.
They Vandalized My Motorcycle During My Wife’s Funeral While I was mourning my wife at her funeral, someone vandalized my Harley in the church parking lot. A sign left on it read: “BIKER TRASH GET OUT.” It wasn’t random—it was personal. My wife Barbara and I had moved to Cedar Hills six months earlier after…
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