Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I recently came across an interesting item in a drawer at my in-laws’ house, nestled among their butter dishes and other kitchen utensils. To give you an idea of its size, I placed a fork next to it for scale. I had no idea what it was, so I turned to the good folks online…

The obituary for Kathleen Dehmlow, published by *The Redwood Falls Gazette*, quickly drew public attention and outrage due to its surprising content. While it started as a typical tribute, the obituary soon revealed deep-seated family animosities. Kathleen’s two adult children used the platform to express personal grievances, culminating in a final sentence that shocked readers.…

My wife, Megan, always poured her heart into cooking for our family’s monthly dinners, but each time, she faced cruel criticism from my relatives. After witnessing her tears again and again, I decided to test their true intentions. At the next dinner, we told my family that I had cooked, though Megan prepared the same…

Palmistry, practiced in China and India over 5,000 years ago, is a technique that predicts the future by reading the lines on the hand. Among these lines, one is said to bring luck to those who have it. The Main Lines: The hand has three main lines: the heart line, the head line, and the life…

Former reality TV star Belinda Love Rygier revealed her battle with sex addiction, admitting to sleeping with over 700 men. “My sex addiction ruled my life,” she confessed. Overcoming it, she’s now focused on leading a normal life. Rygier, who gained fame on The Bachelor Australia in 2017, shared her journey, admitting to a past…

Standing Firm for Democracy at 81 Barbra Streisand, the iconic singer and actor, is no stranger to controversy. At the age of 81, she continues to use her powerful voice to speak out against what she believes is a threat to democracy. Streisand’s latest target is former president Donald Trump, and she is making it…

Jennifer Lopez turned heads at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), not only for her daring outfit but also for her personal life. The actress arrived wearing a Tamara Ralph silver metallic gown that created a “mirrorball” effect, exposing both sides of her body and held together by black velvet bows. Critics quickly took…

A man, after the death of his father, decided to put his mother in a nursing home, thinking it was the best option. Unfortunately, he rarely visited, and his mother never found happiness there. One day, he received a call informing him that his mother’s health had declined significantly. Rushing to the nursing home, he…

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared a touching moment with her daughter, Princess Lilibet, during her and Prince Harry’s trip to Nigeria on May 10. While visiting pupils at the Lightway Academy, Meghan recounted a sweet exchange with her 2-year-old daughter. “Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,” Meghan said, adding,…

Coping with the death of a loved one is one of the hardest challenges in life. It leaves us feeling lost, and healing from it takes time—sometimes years. “It leaves a mark on us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually,” affecting every part of life. Some believe people can sense when death is near, while others argue…