Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Have you ever visited a history museum or a battlefield with your school, when the teacher would give you a cannonball to hold and demonstrate how heavy it was, describing the sounds of battles and explosions in the open field? These experiences encouraged people to think, and provided a glimpse into our history and the…

Danisha, a mother of 4, bravely shares her journey of self-acceptance on social media. She overcame shame about her postpartum body and chose to embrace her imperfections. Her story challenges societal judgment and unrealistic beauty standards that can erode self-confidence, particularly among mothers. Danisha’s posts reject the notion that postpartum bodies should quickly revert to…

Renowned French chef Jacques Pépin has unveiled a clever solution to the common kitchen woe of peeling hard-boiled eggs. The predicament often lies in the shells stubbornly adhering to the egg whites, making the peeling process messy and unappetizing. Pépin’s ingenious hack involves a simple yet effective adjustment: prior to boiling, gently poke a small…

A good riddle can bring people together, but it can also challenge friendships. Right now, there’s a riddle storming the internet that’s putting friendships to the test. The riddle is simple yet tricky: “What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?” It’s not easy to solve, and it can lead to…

A California driver managed to get a specialized license plate that spells a prohibited word when viewed in a mirror. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, personalized license plates cannot: “Be offensive or slang in ANY language,” “interchange letters and numbers to look like other plates,” or “resemble an existing license plate.” The…

The world of beauty is constantly evolving, and advancements in medical procedures offer individuals the opportunity to transform their appearance in ways that were once unimaginable. One such person is Andrea Ivanova, a strong-willed 25-year-old woman from Sofia, Bulgaria, who is on a mission to achieve the biggest lips in the world. Andrea’s lips have…

Patrick John Wayne, the charismatic son of the legendary John Wayne, faced the daunting task of establishing his own identity in Hollywood while living under his father’s towering legacy. With his striking looks and natural charm, Patrick embarked on his journey to make a name for himself in the bustling world of Tinseltown. Patrick’s first…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2016. A woman made headlines after she demanded that Nestle provide her with a lifetime supply of Kit Kat bars because she bought multiple bars with no wafers inside the chocolate. Salma Ahmad claims she wrote to Nestle, the company that manufactures…

A teenager, Katelyn Ray, died in a tragic accident after her car hit a South Panola School bus on Highway 15 near Highway 6 in Panola County, Mississippi, around 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed the victim as Katelyn Ray. She was on her way to pick up her older sister from…

Grease stains are among the most stubborn to get rid of. Sometimes, if the piece of clothing that got greased isn’t the newest one or one of our favorite, we can just get rid of it by throwing it in the trash, but if we are attached to it, we’ll do everything to save it…