Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A new innovation in automotive lighting could make night driving safer and more comfortable. Engineers are developing adaptive headlight dimmers that allow drivers to manually or automatically adjust the brightness of their headlights in real time. Unlike traditional high/low beam toggles, these dimmers offer a gradient of brightness levels, helping reduce glare for oncoming drivers…

“Why Height Plays a Role in Romantic Preferences: New Study Findings” A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology has uncovered interesting details about how height influences romantic preferences. The research found that men prefer shorter women for short-term relationships, while women consistently prefer taller men, regardless of the relationship type. The study involved 536…

President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that he is willing to address immigration concerns with the first American pope, Leo XIV.

For years, my wealthy in-laws pulled the same stunt: they’d invite people to expensive dinners and “forget” their wallets, leaving others with the massive bill. Even my husband admitted it was a long-standing family habit. So when they invited my mom to a fancy birthday dinner while we were out of town, I panicked. I…

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, 87-year-old Robert De Niro accepted an honorary Palme d’Or — and used his spotlight to take aim at Donald Trump. De Niro arrived on the red carpet with his 45-year-old girlfriend Tiffany Chen and daughter Helen Grace. The award was presented by Leonardo DiCaprio, marking a full-circle moment for…

I grew up on a sweet potato farm, where hard work and early mornings were the norm. But when I got a scholarship to a private high school in the city, I quickly learned that grit didn’t earn respect there. On my first day, a girl sneered, “Do you live on a farm or something?”…

Traditionally, women meeting the pope are expected to wear black with a veil, symbolizing modesty and respect. However, a rare exception exists: the “privilège du blanc” (privilege of white), granted only to a few Catholic royal women. This honor, symbolizing purity and peace, allows them to wear white during papal audiences—but not during funerals. Only…

My husband Jake let his best friend, Alex, move in while his place was being renovated—without asking me. What was supposed to be a short stay turned into months of chaos. Alex trashed the guest room, stayed up late with Jake playing games and drinking, and left the house in a constant mess. I worked…

America’s most beloved family has been involved in a car accident while traveling to a concert. The family, known for their close-knit bond and regular appearances on social media, was on their way to a highly anticipated event when the unfortunate incident occurred. Authorities quickly arrived at the scene, and details of the crash remain…

Every day, Maggie looks forward to meeting her human sibling. When the school bus comes at her house, she knows it’s time. We’ve all seen dogs waiting for buses, but this one is lingering around with a special greeting for her favorite person. The little boy gets off the school bus and walks toward his…