Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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I Found an Almost-Frozen Boy in My Yard on Christmas Eve Who Said, ‘I Finally Found You!’
While decorating for Christmas, I discovered an old photo of my father, who’d vanished 24 years ago. Hours later, a freezing teenager showed up at my door holding a bracelet I’d made for Dad when I was six. His words, “I finally found you,” chilled me more than the December air. I always thought Christmas…
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The House Was So Cheap I Thought I Won the Lottery, but When I Saw the Basement, I Understood Everything — Story of the Day
I was tired of paying rent my whole life and was ready to fulfill my dream of buying my own house. A dream home at an unbeatable price seemed like the ultimate win—until I realized there were reasons for the low price hidden in the basement. The first time I saw the house, I could…
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TRUMP UNEXPECTED ANNOUNCEMENT
Donald Trump has been told by some advisers that he should prematurely declare victory on election night if he’s sufficiently ahead of Kamala Harris in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, according to people close to him, though whether he will heed that advice remains unclear. The consensus view is that Trump has nothing to lose…
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I Returned from My Business Trip to Find My Husband Hosting My Own Funeral in the Backyard
My marriage was perfect until the day I came home from a business trip to find our backyard transformed into a venue for a funeral. My funeral. My husband Jake was standing in front, greeting guests dressed in black. What was going on? They say love makes people do crazy things. But hosting your living…
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Two Years After His Father Died, Poor Man Found Dad’s Old Car in His Yard
I had resigned myself to the fate of being a poor man with barely enough money to afford a decent car when I came across something I thought my father sold a long time ago. That gift led me to the mountains, where the truth about my family was revealed by a stranger. The rain…
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Every Time I Returned to My New Apartment, I Found Notes with Threats — When I Saw Who Was Leaving Them, I Froze
My dream apartment turned into a living nightmare when I began receiving threatening notes, each more chilling than the last. When I discovered who was behind them, my blood froze, and my life was never the same. My new apartment was supposed to be stunning… a new chapter. But it turned into a waking nightmare.…
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Her son became a world-famous celebrity, but his mother’s tragic past is worse than you can imagine
Pattie Mallette, born April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, is best known as the mother of pop superstar Justin Bieber. Her life, however, is a story of resilience.Tragically, Pattie lost her sister at age 2, and her childhood was marred by abvse and tr4uma. By 14, she struggled with substance use, theft, and expulsion from…
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Following The Signing Of A New Gender Executive Order By Donald Trump, These Passports Are Now Prohibited In The United States
Some people’s passports will be impacted by one of the executive orders that Donald Trump signed recently. Since his historic return to the White House earlier this week, Trump has been in the news. He signed a number of executive orders almost immediately after entering the White House….
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News Anchor Gives Viewers An Eyeful On Live Tv After Forgetting She’s Sitting At A Glass Desk
Pretty journalist Costanza Calabrese had her legs apart as the camera panned out. Journalist Costanza Calabrese experienced a startling mishap on live TV that not only amused viewers but also evoked their sympathy. While delivering the news on a late-night broadcast for the TV channel TG 5 in 2016, Calabrese was seated behind a clear…
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“Miranda Lambert Halts Another Concert Mid-Performance
Miranda Lambert caused controversy by stopping her concert to call out fans for taking selfies during her performance. She halted her song “Tin Man” and criticized a group of fans, which led to mixed reactions. Some supported her wish for fans to be present,while others felt her actions were harsh.One fan involved, Adela Calin, explained…
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