Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Instead of addressing specific policy details, Harris spoke about her childhood, highlighting her mother’s hard work and the aspirations of her community. She focused on the symbolic value of well-kept lawns rather than providing concrete strategies for making life more affordable for the vast majority of Americans who have been struggling under record inflation and…

Sebastian Piton has created magical wooden cottages straight out of fairy tales, at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in Poland. The Zakopiański style (Witkiewicz Style) of architecture which beautifully merges into the scenery of the Tatra Mountains in Poland, was born in the late 19th century. Inspired by this cultural heritage, Polish architect Sebastian…

In the world of music, where seasoned performers often take center stage, a seven-year-old prodigy has redefined expectations with a performance that left audiences in awe. Standing before the National Academic Orchestra of Russian Folk, she took her place with an unassuming grace, her balalaika held confidently in her small hands. What followed was a…

Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Yellow onion (finely chopped) 1 Ground beef (450g/1 lb) 1 lb Frozen peas (140g/1 cup) 1 cup Olive oil (or any cooking oil) 1 tablespoon Carrot (diced) 1 Tomato (diced) 1 Salt and black pepper To taste Chili powder ½ teaspoon Thyme ½ teaspoon Dry parsley ½ teaspoon Vegetable stock (or any…

Attending high school has been one of the hallmarks of teenagerdom since the 1930s. As a place to socialize high schools were incubation zones for trends, fads, and even entire subcultures. And, back in the 1950s high school curriculum was handled quite differently to today, as were health and safety requirements. Here are 9 photos…

Take it easy on Ryan Seacrest; he’s enjoying the life of luxury as the host of “Wheel of Fortune.” Ryan, who is now making his ‘Wheel’ debut on CBS, began his first episode by expressing his gratitude to Pat Sajak for passing the baton. In a moving statement, Ryan recounted watching “Wheel” as a child…

Kids of today would look at a VHS tape, landline telephone, and walkman and have absolutely no idea what any of them were. Growing up during a technology boom, it’s been incredible to see how common household objects used for many years became obsolete in the blink of an eye. I will admit, when I…

Ingredients: 6 average-sized beef blade steaks 1 average-sized onion, sliced 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons oil Salt and pepper, for seasoning 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons mild paprika 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley PREPARATION:…

There are lots of talented dancers online, from ballroom to tap, to street, to morris dancing. However, there are still videos that can surprise you and Lauren and Kaylee Thomas’ performance is certainly that. They are championship-winning clog dancers. If you’re not sure what clogging is, Ridge Runner Cloggers describe it as: “Clogging is an…

This rich and creamy fudge, loaded with crunchy Butterfinger bits and mini Reese’s Pieces, is the ultimate treat for candy lovers! Ingredients: 2 cups white chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting 1 cup Butterfinger baking bits, divided 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces, divided Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Pan Line an…