Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

My first birthday as a married woman was supposed to be simple—intimate, joyful, mine. A few close friends. Some food. Maybe a cake with too many candles. Nothing dramatic. Instead, I found myself mid-eyeliner wing, hair half-curled, and robe cinched like I was about to go twelve rounds with my reflection. I was whispering affirmations…

As people age, they often write wills, deciding who will inherit their assets. While many use this to take care of their families, others leave behind bizarre or unexpected requests that shock those left behind.One solicitor shared a story of a woman who set up a £100,000 trust for her pet goldfish, insisting it be…

Princess Beatrice Welcomes Baby Athena – A Name with Royal Meaning On January 22, 2024, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose. Though born a few weeks early and weighing just 4 pounds 5 ounces, both mother and daughter are healthy and doing…

Justine Bateman Embraces Natural Aging Despite Hollywood Pressures Actress, director, and writer Justine Bateman, best known for her role in Family Ties, is speaking out about her decision to age naturally. Now 57, Bateman has faced pressure and criticism about her appearance but has refused plastic surgery or Botox. In an interview with 60 Minutes…

18-Year-Old Tennis Star Braun Levi Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver Braun Levi, a top-ranked 18-year-old tennis player from Loyola High School in Los Angeles, tragically lost his life on May 4 in a suspected DUI crash in Manhattan Beach. Just days earlier, Levi had celebrated his fourth consecutive Mission League doubles title with partner Cooper…

4-Year-Old Girl Found Alive After Days Trapped With Deceased Family On May 2, a four-year-old girl named Promise was found alive in a Bronx apartment, surviving on chocolate after her mother, Lisa Cotton (38), and 8-year-old brother, Nazir, were found dead. The discovery was made by Lisa’s eldest daughter, who went to check on them…

Liam Payne’s £24M Estate Revealed After Tragic Death Liam Payne, former One Direction star, died in October after falling three stories from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, suffering fatal injuries. He was later buried in Amersham, UK, surrounded by family, including Cheryl, the mother of his son Bear, girlfriend Kate Cassidy, Simon Cowell, and…

Vice President JD Vance, named vice chair of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by President Donald Trump, addressed attendees during a press conference on May 6, 2025. While he expressed excitement for the event, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, he issued a warning to tourists planning to attend. Vance stated…

White smoke rose over the Vatican as American Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected the new Pope, taking the name Leo XIV, the first “Leo” in over a century. He appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the crowd, delivering a message of peace and unity. Born in Chicago and raised in…

What began as a joyful evening with friends in Assisi, Italy, ended in heartbreak when 23-year-old Molly McGovern, daughter of Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, died unexpectedly on April 23. Diagnosed with a rare cancer at 18, Molly defied odds for over five years, traveling the world and pursuing a degree in political science and international…