Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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This Historic Picture Has Never Been Edited. Take A Closer Look
This picture shows Joyce DeWitt, who played Janet Wood on the famous TV show Three’s Company. In this episode, Janet wears blue shorts and a pink blouse. This outfit is from a well-loved episode that many fans remember fondly. Three’s Company is a classic sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1984. The show is about…
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Entitled Guard Denied My Wife Entry to the Movie Theater – I Returned Days Later for Payback
When Grace, retired and full of life, was humiliated at the local movie theater by a former classmate, her husband Tom decided to take a stand. Armed with a recording and a determination to protect his wife’s dignity, Tom confronted the man, setting off a chain of events that neither of them expected. Grace and…
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Mom Goes To Bathroom To Breastfeed Baby, Then Waitress Slips Note To Her Husband
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in December 2017. Jackie Johnson-Smith was at an Iowa pizza parlor for a family dinner when she was met with unexpected kindness. Posting a receipt of the dinner bill on Facebook, she wrote: “I have breastfed three children… I have breastfed them in countless…
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Entitled Parents Demand $1000 from Nanny for Vacation Plane Tickets – The Lesson They Learned Was Harsh
Jane’s employers planned a luxurious holiday and invited her to look after their children, promising to cover all expenses. However, upon returning, they demanded Jane repay $1000 for her plane tickets. “Jane, can you come into the living room?” Mrs. Smith called out. “We need to talk about the vacation.” “Yes, well,” Mrs. Smith started.…
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Customer Always Right.
Boss: (Shouting) Little Johnny, come to my office immediately. Little Johnny: Yes, sir! Boss: Little Johnny, I noticed you arguing with the customer who just left. I’ve told you before that the customer is always right. Do you understand? Little Johnny: Yes, sir! The customer is always right. Boss: So, what were you arguing about…
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Do You Know The Real Significance Of The Small Scar On The Upper
Many of us bear a small, round scar on our upper arm—a lasting trace of the smallpox vaccine, a common experience before the 1970s. This vaccine used live Vaccinia virus to trigger an immune response against the deadly Variola virus, which caused smallpox. “After receiving the shot, blisters appear at the injection site, which eventually…
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The famous dress photo.
The mother of the bride wore white and gold. Or was it blue and black? From a photograph of the dress the bride posted online, there was broad disagreement. A few days after the wedding last weekend on the Scottish island of Colonsay, a member of the wedding band was so frustrated by the lack…
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Bringing Back the Spark in Your Relationship
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…
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My Parents Didn’t Show up for My School Graduation
Hello, everyone. I need to share something that has weighed heavily on me. A few years ago, I graduated, a day I had worked so hard for and was incredibly proud of. I was excited to share this milestone with my family, especially my parents. However, their absence that day has haunted me ever since.…
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The Story of the Woman Who Had a Daughter at 66 and Has Been Living With Society’s Rejection Ever Since
Adriana Iliescu made headlines in 2005 when, at 66, she became the world’s oldest mother, giving birth to her daughter, Eliza. Despite criticism, Adriana embraced motherhood with energy and discussed her plans for more children. Adriana’s path was marked by challenges, including late-in-life pursuit of motherhood through in-vitro fertilization. Eliza, the sole surviving triplet, faced…
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