Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

One day little Johnny asks his father “Dad, why do grown-ups like to exercise in bed?” Wife was cooking dinner when she heard little Johnny ask, so she eavesdrops and listens to what her husband will have to say. Father “because it makes grown ups happy” Johnny “I want to be happy too” Father “then…

When my ex-husband’s new wife reached out, old wounds reopened. Five years ago, my life shattered when Kevin, my husband, accidentally texted me instead of his mistress, saying, “I hate Bridget… She can’t even give me a baby.” Discovering his affair and resentment, we divorced, and I received half of everything, including becoming a silent…

Little Johnny, a lazy student struggling with Math, experienced a significant change when his parents enrolled him in a local Catholic school. Surprisingly, this decision ignited a newfound motivation within him. After his first day at the new school, Little Johnny went straight to his room and diligently worked on his Math homework. Hours passed…

As I celebrated another year of life, my birthday took an unexpected turn. My son Tom got angry at the gift I received from my daughter-in-law, but the situation escalated and took a turn I did not see coming. My daughter-in-law Christine is such a sweetheart. We clicked the second my son, Tom, brought her…

When my brother Paul kicked Grandma Eleanor out for not contributing financially, I took her in, driven by love and loyalty. As she rebuilt her life and found unexpected success, Paul’s regret surfaced, but I wondered if it would be enough to mend our broken bonds. “Rachel, I can’t keep doing this,” Paul said, slamming…

It’s often said that you shouldn’t share everything with your neighbors. If you’re lucky, you have neighbors who understand personal boundaries. Most of the time we exchange food or invite them over to our barbecues. Sometimes we let their kids come over to use our amenities like pools or playgrounds. There are always going to…

A woman abandons her newborn baby on a business plane seat because she fears she won’t be able to care for him, but when things improve for her several years later, she decides to find him and take him in. “PREGNANT?! You must be out of your mind, Rhonda!” her father, David Harris, yelled at…

Ethan Modboy Bramble is one of Australia’s most famous bloggers. With 95% of his body covered in tattoos, a split tongue, cropped ears, blackened eyes, expanded nostrils, a sewn-in navel, and elongated nostrils, this 24-year-old man stands out on the street.

should be aware of, beyond the annoyance they cause. These machines were primarily introduced to save on labor costs, not to enhance customer experience. According to Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University, customers disliked them from the start. Retailers can save up to 66% by replacing cashiers with self-checkout machines, driving their popularity. However, these machines…

Pierce Brosnan’s love story defies Hollywood stereotypes of romances involving younger co-stars or older men dating much younger women. After becoming a widower in 1991, Brosnan found love with American journalist Keely Shaye Smith, and they’ve been happily married for 20 years, raising their children together. Despite their strong relationship, some critics have targeted Keely’s…