Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Kane Watson, a 28-year-old father from New Zealand, has tragically died after a sand dune collapsed on top of him while he was digging and playing with his children at Muriwai Beach, near Auckland. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 23, while Watson was spending time with his 18-month-old daughter and three stepsons. According to…

Kim Kardashian has helped secure the release of Momolu Stewart, a man convicted of murder at 16 and incarcerated for 22 years. Stewart could be freed next week after a successful appeal under the 2017 Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act. From Inmate to Movie Star While awaiting sentencing in 1998, Stewart appeared in the film Slam,…

Avery White is 20 years old, a young woman who, despite her frail body, has shown a strength beyond her years. Weighing just 77 pounds, Avery has faced challenges that would break most of us. Diagnosed at 15 with gastroparesis after years of unexplained pain, weight loss, and constant vomiting, her journey took a devastating…

Across various cultures, hummingbirds are seen as more than just beautiful creatures — they are deeply symbolic. These tiny, energetic birds often carry meanings tied to joy, hope, and spiritual messages, especially when they appear unexpectedly in someone’s life. In many Native American traditions, the sighting of a hummingbird is considered a powerful sign. These…

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: From Spark to Engagement. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken their “storybook” romance to the next chapter—they’re officially engaged. The NFL star popped the question, and Swift said “yes,” sharing the news in a playful joint post on August 26 with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym…

After being stolen, wrongly sold, and hidden away for 16 years, Akiane Kramarik’s painting Prince of Peace—a stunning portrait of Jesus she painted at just 8 years old—was finally recovered and recognized as a masterpiece. Now 28, Akiane is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She says the inspiration for her painting came from recurring…

Princess Charlotte, just 10 years old, stunned the world at Trooping the Colour 2025, leaving royal fans in awe. Dressed in a beautiful light teal gown, she walked with the grace of someone far beyond her years. But what truly caught everyone’s attention was not just her outfit—it was the sparkling diamond horseshoe brooch pinned…

The bodies of three men have been retrieved from a mudslide near Lillooet, B.C., with one individual still unaccounted for, following search operations this week, according to the RCMP. On Wednesday, one deceased individual was recovered, while two additional bodies were located on Thursday, as stated by B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe in a written…

On a quiet beach in Okinawa, 26-year-old Yuki stood at a crossroads—heartbroken, burned out, and uncertain about what the future held. She hadn’t come looking for love. All she wanted was silence, fresh ocean air, and maybe a few days of peace. What she found instead was Kenji. Kenji was 70—a retired literature professor with…

A quiet afternoon turned into a nightmare for a local family when their teenage daughter was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The young girl, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, was found doubled over in pain in her bedroom. Her parents, unaware of what had happened, called an ambulance when she…