Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Front porches often feature mysterious holes in their brick walls, serving various purposes rooted in architectural history. Primarily, they address drainage issues by providing pathways for rainwater to escape, preventing damage and erosion. Historically, they also acted as mail slots for direct delivery into homes before modern mailboxes became prevalent. Furthermore, these holes facilitate ventilation,…

As the wedding day approached, excitement and nerves intertwined for Jake and his future wife, Lily. The anticipation of a lifetime together and the joy of celebrating their love with friends and family were building up. However, little did Jake know that a sinister plan was set in motion by Lily’s best friend and bridesmaid,…

We solved this puzzle using Doceri to visually keep track of the squares as we counted them. What answer do you come up with? Feel free to post a video response!

One late evening, a wife softly unlocks the door to her bedroom upon returning home. She can see four legs peeking out from under the cover. One late evening, a wife softly unlocks the door to her bedroom upon returning home. She notices that her spouse has two legs, yet there are four visible from…

Oven doors shatter due to two main reasons: the type of glass used and imperfections within it. Most ovens use tempered soda lime glass, which is less tolerant to thermal changes, or durable borosilicate glass. However, tiny flaws like nickel sulfide inclusions can cause the glass to break spontaneously, particularly during high heat cycles such…

A man arrives home early from work one afternoon to find his wife sprawled out on the bed, gasping and panting. “What are you doing?” he asks. “Err,” she stutters. “I… um… I think I’m having a heart attack!” “Oh,” exclaims the gullible husband, “quick, I’ll call an ambulance!” He rushes downstairs, grabs the phone,…

When my best friend Emily asked us to be her bridesmaids, we anticipated joy and laughter. Instead, we faced a shocking financial demand that tested our friendship. In the bridal suite, excitement buzzed as Emily revealed stunning bridesmaid dresses. “Wow,” Megan breathed, “These are incredible.” Sarah noted, “These must have cost a fortune.” Emily laughed,…

Are you yearning to reignite the excitement in your long-term relationship? Here’s a lighthearted story that might just give you a chuckle, especially if you’re in the 45-65 age group. One day, a wife decides to add some spice to her marriage. She buys a see-through nighty and boldly wears it without any underclothes. With…

When my husband, Danny, issued a harsh ultimatum, he never expected me to stand firm. His unreasonable demand showed him how much we already had to be grateful for. Ultimately, his ultimatum ended with him begging me for forgiveness. Danny, a successful businessman and devoted father, had always wanted a son to carry on the…