Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

tragic shooting occurred at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School on December 16, resulting in two deaths, six injuries, and the suicide of the 15-year-old shooter, Natalie Rupnow. Authorities are investigating multiple potential motives and are scrutinizing her online presence and gun acquisition process. The community remains in a state of shock as they come together…

I suspected that my husband was cheating, so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV. 1st woman: So, what happened? 2nd woman: I was so sure there was another woman, there somewhere that I started running all over the…

When you’re on a record-breaking world tour, the show must go on—even if you’re battling a cold. Over the weekend, Taylor Swift proved her dedication and professionalism during a chilly performance in Edinburgh, where she was seen managing a runny nose on stage. Despite the brisk 46.4°F weather, Swift powered through her set, performing her…

A DNA test was all it took to turn my world upside down. I remember staring at my computer screen, trying to make sense of the results. My mind said they were erroneous, but my heart… my heart instantly knew life wouldn’t be the same anymore. I’m Billy, and up until a few days ago,…

One ordinary day, I sent my husband a picture of me standing with our neighbor’s horse, Thunder—a massive, gentle black horse I’d grown fond of while helping at the stables. I thought nothing of it at the time. But everything changed when he saw the picture. He zoomed in, scrutinizing it, and then his message…

At 92, Ellen Burstyn is a true Hollywood legend — graceful, talented, and still looking phenomenal. Her career is spotless, seemingly free of scandals or gossip. But behind her success lie some very dark chapters: years of terror with a schizophrenic husband, an illegal abortion, and death threats. How did Ellen survive? Keep reading to…

The tragic death of Jacoby Jones, just days after he celebrated a significant milestone, has stunned a lot of people. Since then, he has received tributes from his coworkers and admirers, some of whom reminisce about all the things he was exceptional at. He received one of his career’s greatest honors prior to his passing…

Former NFL Wide Receiver and Super Bowl Champion Di3d At 40

Elena’s life took an unexpected turn when her fiancé, Ethan, vanished after learning she was pregnant. She tried to navigate the challenges of impending motherhood alone, keeping the father’s identity a secret. But when her boss, Adam—who also happened to be her brother-in-law—humiliated her during a staff meeting, a series of shocking revelations left her…

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is the first US bird flu case linked to a backyard flock. A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”) in the US. CDC confirmed the presence of the virus on…