Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Mia and Mark had always dreamed of becoming parents, but after countless failed attempts and expensive IVF treatments, they eventually accepted that having a biological child wasn’t in the cards for them. They decided to adopt, and although Mark’s busy schedule left Mia to handle most of the process, she persisted. After much paperwork and…

Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, quietly changed her name upon turning 18. Renouncing her father’s last name, she now goes by Suri Noelle, adopting her mother’s middle name, Kate Noelle Holmes. Her decision became public during her performance in the New York musical “Head Over Heels,” where she was listed under…

It was an ordinary day when I sent my husband this picture, showing me with our neighbor’s horse. I didn’t think much of it. I’d been helping out at the stables for a while, and this massive black horse had become my favorite. His name was Thunder, and he was gentle despite his size. But…

Getting back into the dating world can be strange, and intimidating, especially if it has been a long time since we were last single. But the most important lesson to remember is that it’s important to stay open to others and not judge anyone too quick. In this funny story I came across online, that’s…

Riddles are captivating the internet once again with viral puzzles that challenge even the sharpest minds to think creatively. From impossible escapes to hidden objects, these mental challenges push us to expand our problem-solving skills. Below are five popular viral riddles, each with a solution that will make you think, “Aha!” Let’s take a look.…

It’s difficult to believe that Madonna is now 66 years old. It feels like only yesterday that the Queen of Pop burst onto the scene, and ever since she’s been entertaining millions of people the world over every year. At present, Madonna is on her much-anticipated Celebration Tour, having recovered from the nasty bacterial infection…

I spotted this image on my phone when I woke up the other morning. Right now, I feel as though I’m in the middle of it all. These are the young trenches. But that night, my husband was the one who had to get up with the baby. He took this shot of my daughter…

Such a narrative is hardly an exception to the rule that family turmoil may get complicated. Whenever one of the siblings finds out that their brother is flirting with their spouse, they are put in a difficult situation: they must either reveal the information or remain silent. You will be left wondering where the boundaries…

I’ve been working for my dad’s construction company since I was 15. Not by choice, but because I had to. “Earn your keep” was his favorite line. I paid actual rent as a teen. He married my mom when I was 10, and from that day on, it felt like I was more of a…

On November 8, Taylor Swift once again wowed fans when she was seen in New York City, celebrating at the exclusive club Chez Margaux with friends Zoe Kravitz and Jerrod Carmichael. The pop star, 34, looked stunning and stylish. She just broke a significant Grammy record by receiving her seventh nomination for Album of the…