Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Palmistry, or the practice of interpreting the lines and shapes of a person’s hands for the sake of revealing something about their future or their personality, has long been present among people who are eager to take a peak at what happen to them in the days or years to come. As a practice, palmistry…

Before technology made it possible for single socks to go to spinning hell, people were smarter and made tools to help them do even the hardest housework. This wooden peg is one of those tools. It changed over time into a two-piece pin that held things to a line. This was a big improvement over…

How can you always ensure a sharp mind? Your diet may not be the only thing you do to rewire your brain for positivity and intelligence. There are many methods available to you for mental renewal, such as Brain Teasers and Riddles. You’ve come to the right spot if you want to enjoyably test your…

Four years after a harrowing battle with flesh-eating bacteria that took her hands, leg, and foot, Aimee Copeland is embracing her new self with confidence. In a recent Facebook post, Copeland shared a photo from her vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she can be seen enjoying the beach, scars and all. Photo Credit:…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in January 2021. In late December 2020, a social media post sent shockwaves across the internet, suggesting that homes adorned with five-pointed stars were secret signals for “swingers,” a term often associated with couples who engage in partner swapping. However, our investigation uncovered no…

In March 2020, Valerie Paters survived a devastating accident when her car was crushed by a semi-truck. Medical professionals initially believed she wouldn’t make it. At the hospital, her family was given grim odds, and doctors said she showed no brain activity. Despite the dire situation, Valerie’s family and church rallied in prayer, guided by…

The small indentations on the lower back, often called “dimples of Venus,” are formally known as fossae lumbales lateralis. Situated above the pelvis-spine joint, near the buttocks, they’re named after the Roman goddess of beauty due to their universally perceived attractiveness. Formed by a ligament connecting the iliac spine to the skin, they’re considered a…

SINGLE mum Danielle wasn’t looking for love when she signed up to dating website, Plenty Of Fish.But the 31-year-old, from Tameside, Greater Manchester, was quickly wooed by handsome Ryan Fletcher, 38.Danielle met Fletcher on dating website Plenty Of Fish. The relationship started well but he later became controlling and violentCredit: MedaviaThings seemed great… at first.…

Katherine had always prided herself on her resilience in the face of life’s trials and tribulations. As a devoted mother, she had weathered countless storms, navigating the ups and downs of parenthood with unwavering grace and strength. But nothing could have prepared her for the shocking message that arrived on the eve of her daughter’s…

On a Christmas Day stroll, Jose Antonio Nieves, a farmer from Buenos Aires, made an astonishing find by the river near his home: a massive object resembling a huge black egg. His curiosity led him to seek help to uncover what was hidden beneath the mud. With assistance from his wife and local authorities, they…