Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The Justice Department has been ordered by a federal judge to provide some answers regarding the shooting death of unarmed Jan. 6 protester Ashli Babbitt by a plainclothes member of the Capitol Police as part of a $30 million wrongful death suit. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran, was shot and killed by then-Lt. Michael Byrd,…

When we think of the late actor Heath Ledger, we often remember him for his iconic role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” But behind the scenes, Ledger’s love for his daughter Matilda Rose Ledger was truly remarkable. Ledger and actress Michelle Williams welcomed their daughter in 2005. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in 2007,…

It’s hard to believe, but the one and only Cher is 76 years old. Born on May 20, 1946, in California, the Goddess of Pop first rose to stardom after Sonny & Cher’s 1965 hit, “I Got You Babe.” Throughout her 50-year career, she’s starred in her television show, sold over 100 million records, received…

For my family, mashed potatoes are more than just a side dish – they’re a cherished staple that brings everyone together. And while I’ve tried to introduce healthier options, nothing quite compares to the comfort and satisfaction of creamy mashed potatoes. That is until I stumbled upon a TikTok tip that completely transformed this classic…

Palmistry, or the practice of interpreting the lines and shapes of a person’s hands for the sake of revealing something about their future or their personality, has long been present among people who are eager to take a peak at what happen to them in the days or years to come. As a practice, palmistry…

Joke of the day is the moment of relaxation you need to break the routine. “Yesterday, I went to a hotel with my mistress, and at the entrance, I see my father-in-law’s car parked. I lost all desire and, of course, if he saw me, I would have problems. I explained to my mistress that…

When Lisa earns her much-deserved promotion, she wants to go out and celebrate with her boyfriend, Troy. At the restaurant, Lisa learns that Troy just wants to put on a façade and be the ‘man’—disrespecting her and her hard-earned role. But when he gives his number to a waitress, things take a turn, causing Lisa…

A unique, fascinating creature has been turning heads in Northeast Ohio recently: an animal that appears to be a cross between a squirrel and a skunk. The animal, dubbed a “squnk,” has the body of a squirrel but the dark black fur and white-tipped tail of a skunk: There have been several sightings of the…

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming have been wed for well over a decade. Heming is keeping her promise to marry in sickness and in health despite the fact that the celebrity has been given the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. She can’t help but go back on certain memories of Bruce from when he was healthier,…

A Cracker Barrel restaurant in Connecticut faced backlash when a customer noticed what looked like “nooses on the ceiling.” The restaurant issued an apology for the decorations, explaining that the items were not actual nooses but wrapped cords used as decor. However, the chain admitted it was unacceptable that the resemblance was overlooked before display.…