Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Dairy Queen (DQ) is known for more than just its tasty treats like Dilly Bars, Blizzards, and chicken strip baskets. Its iconic red logo is as recognizable as Starbucks. But what’s the story behind it? History of Dairy Queen Dairy Queen first opened in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois, with a soft-serve menu. By the 1950s, hot…

Dua Lipa, born into a large Albanian family, moved from London to Kosovo at age 11. By 14, she felt her dreams couldn’t thrive in Kosovo and persuaded her parents to let her return to London, claiming it was for her education. Once back, she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and began recording music.…

A man took a DNA test on his son without consulting his wife, leading to a complicated situation. Trust and communication are crucial in a marriage, and this incident can be an opportunity to address their relationship’s underlying issues through open and honest communication and therapy. However, boundaries are essential too, and the husband’s failure…

Keith Urban’s surprise appearance at the annual “It’s A Bloke Thing” luncheon in Toowoomba brought significant attention to the event. The country music star, who is deeply committed to prostate cancer awareness, performed at Wellcamp Airport for an audience of around 500 guests during the Prostate Cancer Awareness/Fundraiser event. Urban’s dedication to the cause is…

After a year away, Alex returns home to an unsettling scene: a baby in his kitchen and three shocking letters. One claims the baby is his, another is from his wife, Jennifer, accusing him of infidelity and filing for divorce, and the third warns him to remain silent. Desperate, Alex hires a private investigator and…

Mariah Carey is mourning the devastating loss of both her mother and sister, who tragically passed away on the same day. The singer, 55, shared her heartbreak in a statement to *People* on Monday, August 26. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said. “Sadly, in a tragic turn…

Denise’s world collapses when she catches her husband, Eric, in an affair with her boss’s wife, Vanessa, during a party at her boss Richard’s mansion. Heartbroken, Denise confronts Eric only to be callously thrown out of her own home, as Eric cruelly states, “You should leave. Vanessa will be here soon.” Homeless and devastated, Denise…

My flight to Los Angeles was supposed to be uneventful, just another routine work trip. However, a mysterious request from the pilot turned it into a journey that would unravel a truth about my past, changing my life forever. As an architect working for a prominent construction firm, I had been given a significant opportunity…

Claire simply wanted to play her part as the mother-of-the-groom at her son Mark’s wedding to Alice. However, tensions flared as she became more involved in the wedding arrangements, particularly over the choice of the wedding dress. “I didn’t realize—they look so different in color,” Claire defended herself when Alice accused her of selecting a…