Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

After my dad passed away, I thought the worst was behind me. I had no idea my stepmom and her grown kids were about to turn my period of grief into something much worse. But my mom showed up with the one thing they never saw coming. After my parents split up, I stayed with…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., did not dismiss the possibility of a 2028 presidential run when asked by Fox News Digital about a viral video that sparked speculation she may be subtly launching a future campaign. “I think what people should be most concerned about is the fact that Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid right…

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is once again making headlines, but not for anything he has done politically. A recent report has raised concerns about alleged tensions between him and his wife, Gisele, regarding his health regimen, his views on Israel, and her supposed conflicts with his staff. In the article titled “All By Himself:…

Nicole Kidman may have skipped mentioning her two children in her Golden Globes speech, but she made sure to shine a special spotlight on her husband. With a voice full of sincerity and emotion, she declared, “Keith Urban, when my cheek is against yours, everything melts away—and that is love,” after winning Best Actress in…

Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO Melt Hearts with Sweet Onstage Moment During Lainey Wilson’s Set During Lainey Wilson’s high-energy performance of “4X4XU” on Tuesday night, Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie XO, created one of the most touching moments of the evening. Amid the crowd’s excitement, Jelly Roll gently took Bunnie’s hand and led her…

The Internet Is Baffled by This Strange Object—It’s a Shoe Horn! A shoe horn may seem odd today, but it’s a handy tool with a long history. Dating back to the 15th century, early shoe horns were made from horn, bone, or wood to help people slide their feet into shoes without damaging the heel.…

Two years after her husband Mark’s death, Barbara finally gathered the courage to clean out his garage—the last untouched space that still felt like him. Inside, she found old memories, tools, yearbooks, and camping gear that brought back memories of their life together. But what truly surprised her was a small, locked safe tucked in…

What started as a quick errand with my daughter turned into a life-changing moment—thanks to a cinnamon bun and a five-year-old with a huge heart. My name is Rachel, and on a typical Tuesday, my daughter Harper accidentally knocked over a homeless man’s lunch. She immediately offered him her pastry. His name was Lionel, and…

At 20, I became a mother overnight when my sister Olivia vanished, leaving her two-year-old son, Jake, behind. No goodbye — just a cruel note: “I’m too young for diapers. Take care of him.” So, I did. I raised him, loved him, and became the only mother he knew. For 12 years, Olivia was gone.…

Pregnancy should have been a joyful time. Instead, it was the loneliest chapter of my life. My husband Arnie, once loving and attentive, turned cold the moment I began to show. He mocked my appearance, ignored my pain, and came home reeking of perfume. His words cut deep—calling me lazy, unattractive, and a burden. I…