Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Simon Marks, a resident of a £400,000 house in Luton, made an unexpected discovery when investigating a hole in his driveway. Initially, he thought it was a sinkhole, but closer inspection revealed a two-roomed World War II air raid shelter beneath his property. Simon, a computer support worker, recalls, “I was just terrified the whole…

A woman sought advice on Reddit after her boyfriend’s family Thanksgiving ended disastrously. Her boyfriend had recently ended a long-term relationship before they started dating, but his family struggled to accept the new girlfriend. The boyfriend’s mother continually called her by his ex’s name, despite corrections. During a Thanksgiving discussion, the mother sarcastically suggested the…

I can still remember the feeling of being a fresh teen and thinking I knew it all. Teenage years are that extreme learning curve between childhood and adulthood – making mistakes is simply a rite of passage during this time. Although this isn’t unique, what is unique is when teens make a mistake and have…

A guy walks into a bar (Funny Joke), A guy walks into a bar and sees a sign hanging over the bar which read: Cheese Sandwich: $1.50, Chicken Sandwich: $2.50, Hand Job: $10.00 Checking his wallet for the necessary payment. He walks up to the bar and beckons one of the three exceptionally attractive blondes…

Receiving a salute for the first time after becoming a commissioned officer in the army is a pretty special moment, which is why this grandson was willing to go out of his way to get the honor from his grandfather! Unfortunately, the proud grandpa was unable to be present at the actual ceremony. So, the…

A number of years ago, two neighbors realized that their pets were falling in love right under their noses. For months on end, their pets, one a dog and another a cat, would stare longingly at each other from across the yard. It became somewhat of a habit until the cat owner decided to put…

As more things are invented, more things become obsolete. Still, it can be exciting to stumble upon an old or historic artifact. However, many mystery items from days long ago have left people stumped and confused, forcing them to turn to Reddit for answers. Here are 10 popular yet confusing objects that once served a…

The technology we use today is something of a marvel. We have state-of-the-art cellphones, laptops, AirPods, speakers, gaming systems, and just about everything else under the sun. But not so many decades in the past, technology looked a lot different. If you’re a baby boomer, you will likely recognize some of the following images. Although…

She made his life miserable. The only real peace he got was when he was out in the field ploughing. One day while in the field, Seamus’s wife brought him his lunch. Then while he quietly ate she berated him with a constant stream of nagging and complaining. Suddenly, Seamus’s old donkey kicked up his…

In the midst of a long and enduring marriage, a pivotal moment of self-reflection occurred when the wife turned to her husband and posed a simple yet profound question, “Can you describe me after 15 years of marriage?” This seemingly innocuous inquiry set the stage for a transformative realization that would shape their relationship. In…