Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A tragic plane crash on June 30 claimed the lives of a family of five who had traveled to upstate New York for a youth baseball tournament. The family was aboard a single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage plane that departed from Oneonta Municipal Airport in central New York. The aircraft crashed in Masonville, New York, approximately…

Jonathan Oliver, a Valdosta, Georgia, physical education teacher, gained widespread admiration for his touching gesture. During a basketball game, he knelt down and tied kindergartener Kristen Paulk’s hair into a ponytail. The video, titled “When your job goes beyond teaching!”, resonated with viewers. Oliver’s actions, which he considers a way to make students feel loved…

The joy of a baby’s arrival turned into a whirlwind of speculation for Rachel and Paul Buckman when their son, Cash Jamal Buckman, made his debut. Despite both parents being white, Cash’s appearance led to doubts about his paternity, sparking online chatter and questioning. Rachel, a cashier at Tennessee’s Celina 52 Truck Stop, received unexpected…

I defy you to name a better time of the year than summer. Just take a moment and picture it: long barbecue evenings with loved ones, peaceful, silent reading under a tree in the shade, days on the beach with a cool dip in the sea. The list goes on and on… Of course, no…

Breastfeeding, a cornerstone of infant care, remains a contentious issue, especially when done in public. Trinati, a mother of two, shared a photo of herself nursing her 17-month-old daughter in a Costco, igniting a debate on social media. Despite facing criticism and jokes from both strangers and loved ones, Trinati remains steadfast in her commitment…

What started as a joke turned into possibly one of the best gifts a mother could ever receive from her son. An Arizona man spent nearly three years growing out his hair so he could donate it to his mother who lost her hair after she received radiation. “It’s a no-brainer,” Matt Shaha said. “She…

Valeria Levitin, aged 39 and hailing from Monaco, is known as the world’s thinnest woman at just four stone. Her emaciated figure is a stark warning about the perils of eating disorders. Valeria has received fan mail from girls eager to replicate her skeletal appearance, a fact she finds deeply disturbing, stating, “I’m not going…

Returning from a two-week trip, Victoria was horrified to find her vibrant yellow house, painted lovingly by her late husband, had been repainted gray by her neighbors, the Davises. Known for their disdain for her home’s bright color, they had taken matters into their own hands while she was away. Victoria confronted the Davises, but…

Born in 1946 in the Tennessee highlands, Dolly Parton, one of twelve siblings, was born into poverty but cherished by her family. Though she claimed hardship, neighbors disputed it, saying their situation wasn’t exceptional. Parton inherited her parents’ traits, her father’s business acumen, and her mother’s creativity and spirituality, which she credits for her success.…

Despite struggling with severe cardiomyopathy and a recent heart failure diagnosis, Sienna Stewart managed to walk across the stage to receive her diploma, a moment her family will forever cherish. On her graduation day, Sienna suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness. Paramedics arrived quickly, and once she regained consciousness, she tearfully insisted on completing her walk…