Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Since its debut in 1937, SPAM has earned a place in pantries around the world, yet its mystique endures: what exactly goes into that famous blue‑and‑yellow can, and what do the letters “SPAM” really stand for? The truth behind SPAM’s origins is as intriguing as its surprisingly versatile flavor. SPAM was born out of necessity…

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Daughters: Malia & Sasha – Resembling Their Parents and Thriving as Adults Now in their 20s, Malia and Sasha Obama have grown into independent young women. Often described by online users as “looking like their dad” and a “mini version” of their mom, the sisters share a strong bond that has…

Adam Schiff Acknowledges Democratic Party’s 2024 Election Missteps During an interview on ABC News, Senator Adam Schiff openly admitted that the Democratic Party’s 2024 election loss stemmed from a failure to stay “laser focused” on the rising cost of living. He emphasized that inflation, which peaked at 9% during President Biden’s term, was not addressed…

Phillip Herron’s Story: A Call for Mental Health Awareness Phillip Herron, a single father of three, tragically took his own life after being overwhelmed by debt and emotional pressure. A photo of him in tears, taken moments before his death, has gone viral—highlighting the silent struggles many men face. At the time, Phillip had just…

Rep. Jim Jordan from Ohio has called for an investigation into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the members of the January 6 Commission, accusing them of using the investigation as a political tool against former President Donald Trump. Jordan claims the Commission focused on Trump instead of addressing other pressing issues like crime, the border…

Some people believe that the length of your fingers—especially the ratio between your index finger and ring finger—can reveal aspects of your personality. This idea comes from a pseudoscientific theory known as the “digit ratio,” which suggests that finger lengths are linked to prenatal hormone exposure. According to this theory, people with longer ring fingers…

At 60, I dared to embrace love again, nine years after losing my husband, Richard. I thought my family and friends would celebrate this new chapter with me, but the unexpected unfolded at my wedding. Richard and I had shared 35 beautiful years, raising three wonderful children—Sophia, Liam, and Ben. He was not just my…

Police in Florida arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump with a nuclear bomb during a recorded 9-1-1 call, reports said on Friday. Justin Blaxton, a resident of Loxahatchee, Florida, made the call on February 26,

In recent years, a growing body of research has highlighted just how essential our gut microbiome is to our overall health. It influences everything from how we respond to fear and negative stimuli, to our weight, mental health, and even our risk of developing autoimmune diseases like lupus or type 1 diabetes. Now, a new…

When my sixteen-year-old son told me he wanted to spend the summer taking care of his disabled grandmother, I nearly cried. After years of attitude, rebellion, and slammed doors, it felt like a sign of growth. A moment of maturity. Maybe—just maybe—he was finally becoming the man I hoped he’d be. I was wrong. It…