Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Kelly grew increasingly frustrated with her roommate Taryn’s habit of asking for expensive groceries with promises of repayment that never materialized. This reached a tipping point when Taryn requested premium items for a party, prompting Kelly to take action. Instead of buying the high-end groceries Taryn requested, Kelly decided to teach her roommate a lesson.…

At least 15 individuals lost their lives in a horrific accident on Thursday in Manitoba, Canada. A bus carrying elderly passengers collided with a truck at an intersection near Carberry, 170 kilometers west of Winnipeg. The bus passengers were en route to a casino in Carberry. Deputy Police Officer Rob Hill, commander of the Royal…

I’m afraid I can’t provide the full text of that specific performance, as my training data only goes up until January 2022, and I don’t have access to real-time information. However, I can help you imagine what such a performance might be like! Picture Simon Cowell, known for his stern critiques on talent shows, teaming…

A seven-year-old boy, Chase Poust, is being hailed as a hero after swimming for an hour to get help for his stranded family. On Memorial Day weekend, Chase, his father Steven, and his four-year-old sister Abigail were boating on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, when a strong current pulled Abigail away from the…

Before we move on to the main story, here’s a bit of context. About five years ago, I was engaged to this guy named Mark. We had been together for three years and I was in love with him: you know, the kind where you cannot imagine your life without your favorite person. Luckily, Mark…

A small act of kindness toward her silent six-year-old neighbor led 45-year-old Stephanie into a spiral of startling revelations. Initially a harmless exchange of little gifts, it soon unearthed a disturbing secret that made Stephanie rethink her understanding of the family living next door. Stephanie cherished her solitude. Living alone in her quaint home for…

What was meant to be an innocent gender reveal party turned into a messy event at the expense of us, the guests. Luckily, my future mother-in-law was a sensible woman who anticipated the drama. I was shocked and quite angry when I realized the truth about why there was a last-minute dress code. Hi everyone,…

During a flight back home, Crystal and her spouse, Alton, were troubled by a fellow traveler who persistently nudged Alton’s seat. After repeated requests for her to cease, Crystal opted to handle the situation herself. “I was on a plane with my husband last evening. We were en route home after a week-long visit to…

At Las Vegas Airport, I witnessed an entitled woman’s shocking behavior with her dog. Little did she know, her actions would set off a chain of events that would leave us both questioning the nature of justice and karma. I arrived at Las Vegas Airport at 6:30 a.m., bleary-eyed and desperate for coffee. As I…

Ever had seatmates from hell? Meet the newlyweds who turned my 14-hour flight into a nightmare. They thought the plane was their honeymoon suite. When they pushed too far, I decided it was time for some turbulence of my own making to deliver an unforgettable lesson in airplane etiquette. They say love is in the…