Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

You know how there always seems to be that one kid in a family who doesn’t turn out quite right? On The Munsters (1964-66), it was Lily’s niece Marilyn Munster, who is pitied by her relatives because she looks so plain and un-grotesque. In fact, Marilyn is a gorgeous young woman, but by the twisted…

After losing her five-year-old daughter to cancer, a grieving mother finally makes a decision to adopt another child. But when a secret held by her estranged husband surfaces, she is forced to confront a difficult situation. In the muted light of her living room, Eleanor yelped, throwing her Chinese take-out box somewhere behind her and…

We’ve all got these tiny openings in our skin for releasing sweat and oil, We’ve all got these tiny openings in our skin for releasing sweat and oil, but for some people, they can be more temperamental than others. Or, rather, clogged pores happen more often to some of us..

In a heartwarming story, an Illinois teacher, affectionately known as “Ms. Helma,” demonstrated unwavering commitment to ensure a 10-year-old student with cerebral palsy, Maggie Vazquez, could join a two-day hiking trip. Ms. Helma’s dedication led her to physically carry Maggie, making the trip inclusive and memorable. When faced with the challenge of including Maggie in…

Lara dreaded family gatherings because her sister Emily always mocked her single life. Determined to survive her father’s birthday dinner, Lara hired Jake, a charming and understanding fake boyfriend. Jake played along with their fabricated relationship story, impressing Lara’s family with his grace and humor at dinner. During dessert, Jake surprised everyone with a heartfelt…

11-year-old Tommie-Lee Billington lost his life after attempting a dangerous TikTok challenge during a sleepover with friends in Lancaster, England. The challenge, popular on the social media app, involves inhaling substances like dry shampoo or spray deodorant to induce a high. Tommie’s grandmother, Tina Burns, recounted the heartbreaking moment: “The hospital did everything to try…

Elizabeth Montgomery, born on April 15, 1933, in Los Angeles, became famous as Samantha Stevens on Bewitched, airing from 1964 to 1972. Playing a witch trying to live a normal life with her mortal husband, Samantha’s magical mishaps in the mortal world brought humor and charm. “What made Bewitched special was its mix of magic…

A blonde bombshell for the ages, Jayne Mansfield came from Pennsylvania to Hollywood and she was a fast success. In February 1956, she starred in the The Girl Can’t Help It alongside rock and roll luminaries like Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, and Fats Domino. Even with all the volatility of the 60’s, Mansfield career surged.…

When Janet Merryman, an 80-year-old grandmother of four, battled loneliness and struggled to stay at home alone, she never thought she would become a TikTok star. Her granddaughter, however, decided to film their shopping trip for Merryman’s wedding dress, and the rest, as they say, is history. In her video, posted on October 3, 2023,…

Emma’s 57th birthday celebration goes horribly wrong when her husband, Mike, publicly ridicules her age. The situation escalates when her best friend steps in to defend Emma, exposing a secret that leaves all the guests, including Emma, utterly stunned. Yesterday marked my fifty-seventh birthday, and contrary to what some might think, I’m truly enjoying this…