Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Simon Cowell has built an extraordinary career as a music executive and creator of America’s Got Talent, but even his fame and fortune couldn’t protect him from a serious accident. In 2020, he fell off his electric bike in the courtyard of his Malibu home and broke his back. He underwent a six-hour surgery to…

Loved for her iconic roles as the stereotypical TV mother, June Lockhart has a nine-decade career that extends well beyond her role as Ruth Martin on “Lassie.” Alongside Jon Provost as Timmy, she played Timmy’s loving mother from 1958 to 1964, developing a close relationship with the collie of the same name. Lockhart enthralled audiences…

On a spring day in 2017, 23-year-old Hannah Simmons was driving her 9-month-old daughter, Alannah, and her best friend to a doctor’s appointment in Gainesville, Georgia. Tragically, they were killed in a head-on collision with a truck. While the family grieved deeply, a photo taken at the crash site brought unexpected comfort. Anisa Gannon, 19,…

So last night we went to go eat at Olive Garden. My mother who is 79 years young decided to sit at the corner of the table where she felt more comfortable and had open space if she needed to get up during dinner. Our orders arrived and I was speaking with my 15-year-old who…

While fixing his chicken coop, the narrator’s dog, Barley, returned from a morning walk leading a stray horse by its reins. The horse, wearing a worn saddle and showing no signs of ownership, had mysteriously followed Barley home. The narrator checked trail cam footage and asked around but got no leads. Later, a red pickup…

Just when fans thought Jennifer Garner couldn’t be more lovable, the 51-year-old actress showed incredible kindness that touched hearts worldwide. While in a Santa Monica Beach car park, Garner noticed a homeless man in a wheelchair. Instead of ignoring him, she rolled down her window, spoke with him, and gave him a bag of essentials.…

“If you marry him, you’re no longer my daughter.” Those were the final words my father said to me, dropped like a sentence before he turned and walked out of my life. The door slammed shut, not only on our relationship but on everything I had ever believed about love, family, and loyalty. I never…

Many people are now seeking natural lifestyles and are exploring alternatives, to traditional housing. One option that has caught the attention of many is the log cabin. Today we will be taking a look at the Cumberland Log Cabin, an charming log home kit offered by the Amish Cabin Company with prices starting at just…

It is always sad when we lose someone that we know so closely, and that includes actors that we may never have met before. It’s almost as if we grew up with them, watching them on various shows and now we are mourning along with friends and family when they are gone. Many people are…

At the 2025 American Music Awards, Beyoncé surprised fans by winning Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album for Cowboy Carter, marking her first recognition in the country category. Her win sparked backlash, especially since Lainey Wilson delivered a standout performance of “Somewhere Over Laredo” and was widely seen as the deserving winner. Many…