Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Tensions flare when Claire’s quiet café morning is disrupted by an entitled mother demanding her seat. As the woman’s rude insistence escalates to physical aggression, Claire stays calm, setting the stage for a clever comeback. There I was, all jittery and excited, about to snag the best spot in my favorite café. The place was…

A distraught mom loses her cool when barred from boarding the flight. “You don’t understand! I need to see my baby!” she screams, but it’s all for naught. In the end, she receives help from the most unexpected place. When Caitlyn and Declan Cooper welcomed their son, Eden, Caitlyn decided to step up on the…

Taylor’s excitement about moving into her dream apartment was shattered by a devastating betrayal. Her parents had secretly taken out a loan in her name, using her savings without her knowledge. Faced with this painful truth, she made a bold decision that changed her family’s future forever. My name is Taylor, and I want to…

We can all fall on hard times and experience tough periods in life. It should go without saying that when we do, we deserve the love and support of those around us to help bring us back to our feet. That’s doubly true for those brave souls who serve their country and ask for no…

While most of us can tolerate a few bugs in the home, some insects are harder to live with than others. For those in rural areas, summer often brings flies, ants, spiders, and more trying to invade our homes. Earwigs, in particular, can be quite unwelcome. These creepy crawlies, while harmless, are far from cute.…

Modern medicine has come a long way in helping families struggling with infertility. One remarkable example is the story of Tina Gibson, a woman from Tennessee, who gave birth to a baby girl named Emma Wren Gibson. What makes this case extraordinary is that Emma was born from a frozen embryo that was donated in…

Coloring gray hair is not an easy task, especially if you want to completely hide the silvery strands with a dark shade. However, if you are looking for options that will allow you to maintain a certain image while remaining stylish, there are nine shades that are perfect for improving your hair even over the…

Not many people take the time to understand a homeless person and learn about their journey that led them to live alone on the streets. Yet, a hero in Los Angeles got to know the homeless woman staying outside his house and took incredible steps to help her. Irene “Smokie” McGee has been living on…

Gregory Watson’s peaceful life was disrupted when his new neighbor Jack moved in and started parking in Gregory’s designated spot. Gregory, a man in his early 50s with chronic leg pain, depended on that spot for easy access to his home. Despite repeated polite requests to Jack, the problem persisted until one morning Gregory found…

Man discovers hidden WWII air raid shelter under his driveway. Simon Marks, 37, found it while trying to park his car and hearing strange noises. The cracked pavers revealed a piece of metal. He called his father, and they uncovered an old rusty ladder leading to the shelter. They learned it was built during WWII…