Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Parents and grandparents alike are always first in line to protect their children and grandkids. While children often don’t know better, it isn’t uncommon for them to push their guardians’ boundaries to see just how much they can get away with. In the case of this child, a teacher was the one pushing the boundaries…

It was an ordinary day when I sent my husband this picture, showing me with our neighbor’s horse. I didn’t think much of it. I’d been helping out at the stables for a while, and this massive black horse had become my favorite. His name was Thunder, and he was gentle despite his size. But…

Not everyone understands this The Answer is: Excess cooking oil poured down the drain will congeal, stick to the interior of the pipes, and collect over time, obstructing the flow and causing your sink to emanate foul aromas. Improper oil disposal also causes problems in public drainage systems because it mixes with other trash, such…

Have you ever pondered what you may learn about your inner self from your fingers? Science has found an intriguing correlation between personality qualities and the length of your fingers, despite the fact that this may seem strange. Recent studies have shown that your ring finger’s length might reveal crucial details about your personality. Let’s…

I accidentally saw this story on the internet, and it’s too good not to share! Someone took their 92-year-old dad to the mall the other day to buy some new shoes. They then decided to grab a bite at the food court. While sitting there, the dad noticed a teenager next to him with wild…

It was a warm, quiet afternoon, the kind of day where you take a breath and just appreciate the moment. I was out in the field, leaning against the truck, feeling the breeze in my hair, and thought it would be fun to send my husband a quick picture. Just something casual, nothing special. The…