Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

How Many Locks Are Open? Three locks are unlocked Funny Riddles 35. Riddle: What has lots of eyes, but can’t see? Answer: A potato 36. Riddle: What has one eye, but can’t see? Answer: A needle 37. Riddle: What has many needles, but doesn’t sew? Answer: A holiday tree 38. Riddle: What has hands, but…

As you navigate the highways and byways of your daily commute, you may have encountered an intriguing sight: black cables stretched across the road, almost like stealthy sentinels of the pavement. But what exactly are these enigmatic tubes, and what role do they play in our transportation infrastructure? The answer lies in the realm of…

Optical illusions are cool pictures that make your brain think things are 3D when they’re really just flat. They’re tricky and make you see things differently. They use tricks like shading and perspective to mess with your brain. When you look at these illusions, you have to figure out what’s going on and find hidden…

One thing we can always be certain of is that things change over time. Nothing can stop this from happening. People change, technology changes, situations change as well. Change is inevitable! Look back at your own life, for example. How much has actually changed? Especially when it comes to advancements in technology. It can be…

A Perfect Summer Treat Last but not least, can you identify this item? If you guessed an ice cream maker, you are right on the money! This old-fashioned ice cream maker used a hand crank and two bowls. One small bowl contained the delicious ingredients while a second, bigger bowl was filled with rock salt…

A California driver was successful in obtaining a unique license plate that, when reflected in a mirror, spells out an illegal phrase. Personalized license plates cannot, in the words of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, “be offensive or slang in ANY language,” “interchange letters and numbers to look like other plates,” or “resemble an…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2016. In Gallipolis, Ohio, a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has taken an extraordinary step that’s warmed the hearts of many and sparked a viral sensation. As customers walked through its doors, they encountered a new sign, and its simple message quickly became…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2015. In a remarkable turn of events, a collector in Fresno, California struck gold by nabbing a vintage photograph for a mere two bucks – a seemingly worthless piece turned into a potential goldmine. The twist? The photo features none other than…

Law enforcement, as well as the Public Works Department in Cornwall, England, have been looking for a mysterious motorist who allegedly took matters into their hands and filled up a giant pothole in the middle of the road with cement. British people are well aware that the roads aren’t always the best, but the locals…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in April 2019.