Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Paul Alexander, the last man in the United States living in an iron lung, has passed away at 78. Known as “Polio Paul” on TikTok, where he shared his life with over 330,000 followers, Alexander contracted polio at age 6 in 1956. Despite spending over seven decades in the iron lung, he pursued law, earning…

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos made a striking appearance on the Oscars red carpet, drawing both admiration and critique from fans. Ripa dazzled in a sheer black gown by Jason Wu, expertly styled by Audrey Slater, while Consuelos exuded elegance in a classic tuxedo. Ripa’s playful caption, “Mom and dad storming the red carpet,” added…

At this year’s Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles, John Cena made headlines by stripping completely naked for a skit, much to the delight of the audience. Teaming up with host Jimmy Kimmel, Cena’s amusing stunt occurred just before he was set to present the Best Costume Design award. As Kimmel joked about the possibility of…

“You can’t help someone if they won’t help themselves”. It’s an old saying, but one you’ve likely heard time and again. Sadly, it rings true more often than not: try as you might, it’s extremely difficult to lend someone a hand or make a difference in their lives if they’re not fully committed to giving…

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is required to repay her $2.6 million following a California labor commissioner’s ruling. Blackstock, who acted as Clarkson’s manager, was found to have “unlawfully” booked jobs for her, including her role on “The Voice” and endorsements, leading to him amassing over $2.6 million in fees. This dispute highlights the blurred…

Remember the days when one car required two keys? Those times are long gone, thanks to technological advancements that have simplified our lives, particularly in the realm of automobiles. Modern car keys, often in the form of compact key fobs, have made life easier and eliminated the need for fumbling with a keyring. These sleek…

Have you ever found something in a box in the attic and you didn’t know what it was? These are items that may have been very familiar to our grandparents but the idea of what they were able to do has been lost to time. That includes the picture of what we have for you…

Let’s play a little game today! Can you guess what these old-timey objects were used for? From peculiar tools to unique decorative items, these mystery objects might leave you scratching your head. But don’t worry, give it a try and see if you can imagine what people from past generations did with these intriguing items.…

He said…. I don’t know why you wear a bra; you’ve got nothing to put in it. She said…. You wear pants don’t you? He said….. Shall we try swapping positions tonight? She said… That’s a good idea – you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa and fart! He said…..…

FATHER IN LAW ASKED HER TO HELP HIM WITH HIS WORK FOR ONE DAY. WHAT FOLLOWED NEXT LEFT HER STUNNED. So one day my father in law asked me to help him load up his truck with some garbage and help him take it to the dumps. He’s an old school Mexican in his late…