Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

For many years, Ricky Nelson was the teen pop star idolized by his admirers, and he was one of the most televised performers of his time. While many are aware of the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his passing, few are aware of how a split-second decision resulted in the survival of his two young boys. On…

Actress Joan Van Ark has had a long and very successful career in Hollywood but it is her role of Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing that helped her made a name for herself and cement her place in the film industry. Born on June 16, 1943, in New York City, New…

How to keep your brain fresh always? Only the diet you consume might not be the only way to refresh your mind with good thoughts and smartness. You have plenty of ways to refresh your mind, including Brain Teaser. If you wish to check your logic skills with enjoyment, then you have come to the…

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…

Clifford and Daisy May were married for many years. Their relationship was legendary in the neighborhood, often marked by fiery confrontations that echoed deep into the night. Whenever things heated up, you could hear Clifford shouting, “When I die, I’ll dig my way up and out of the grave and come back to haunt you…

We never get tired of some good jokes that lighten up our mood, and if you’re looking for a reason to smile then keep reading. Daughter’s text to Dad: Daddy, I’m coming home to get married soon, so get your checkbook ready. LOL! As you know, I’m in Australia and he’s in the US. We…

I first dimmed the brightness on my computer screen. No, really. I knew this was going to involve some intense concentration, and I didn’t want to get a headache on top of it. This was a smart move because no sooner than later was my face a literal two inches away from the screen, my…

Victoria Quezada, from Sacramento, California, took to TikTok to share her traumatic experience. She explained that she decided to try the non-invasive beauty therapy – CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is a treatment known as cryolipolysis, which freezes fat cells in the targeted area and kills them. Supposedly the treatment can get rid of up to 20-25% of…

Jewelry has always been more than just adornment—it’s a reflection of culture, personality, and identity. Among the many types of jewelry, earrings hold a unique place, with a history intertwined with societal evolution. While pierced earrings have been around for millennia, the invention of clip-on earrings revolutionized how people accessorize, offering a stylish alternative for…

Most people wouldn’t guess that “Family Feud” is one of the funniest shows on television, but the 40-year-old series has produced some hilarious moments — like the time a contestant blurted out an answer that brought Steve Harvey to his knees (video below). Harvey said to the contestant, “Name a part of your body that’s…