Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

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…

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, they say. Well, we are all well aware that this is something better said than done, but the truth is that when we put our mind to something and work really hard for it, nothings is impossible. Cara Brookins found herself in an abusive marriage. Being a mom…

The end of life on Earth isn’t just a topic for science fiction anymore. NASA has used advanced astronomical studies to calculate the timeline for the eventual extinction of all life on our planet. While Earth still has billions of years left before it’s consumed by the Sun, the biosphere that sustains life has far…

Prom night took an unexpected turn when Eleanor Clarke, a high school student in the United Kingdom, stunned onlookers by flaunting a unique accessory – a chic silver clutch that turned out to be more than just a fashion statement. The seemingly innocuous bag, complementing her black gown with a daring high slit and plunging…

Stepping into the local tennis court’s changing room on a warm afternoon, the thrill of tennis coursed through me. Deciding to seize the moment, I snapped a quick selfie, eager to share my excitement with my husband. The Unraveling Secret Little did I know, this innocent act would unearth a hidden truth, signaling the end…

An old man was eating at a truck stop when three rough-looking bikers walked in. As they passed the old man, the first biker pushed his cigarette into the old man’s pie, then laughed and took a seat at the counter. The second biker picked up the old man’s milk and spit into it. The…

After he passed out, friends sought to curb one man’s excessive drinking through pranking him that he’d been in a coma for 10 years (video below). YouTube prankster Tom Mabe explained his friend, Ray, had just received his fifth DUI and needed to be taught a lesson, Little Things reports. So, when Ray blacked out,…

A woman has recounted the devastating story of how she discovered her fiancé had been lying about his entire life just weeks before their wedding. Most of us are guilty of telling the odd white lie when dating, but how far would you go in order to impress a potential significant other? For Megan Clarke,…

Witches’ stairs are a strange but interesting design feature that became popular on TikTok a couple of years ago. Even though they have an unusual history, their name doesn’t really have to do with superstition. Instead, these stairs are a clever design choice. When made and installed correctly, they can be both useful and nice…

Embarking on a leisurely journey through the enchanting landscapes of Popran National Park in Australia, Kym Beechey found herself captivated by the allure of wildflowers, aiming to immortalize their beauty through her lens. Renowned for her unhurried hikes that allow her to fully absorb the marvels of nature, Beechey often faced the challenge of capturing…