Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A viral TikTok video shows sharks swimming dangerously close to beachgoers at Navarre Beach, Florida. With over 2 million views, the video underscores the potential danger for those enjoying the beach. Some swimmers quickly retreated, while others stayed, monitoring the situation. Florida ranks highest for shark attacks in the US, accounting for 39% in 2022.…

It’s shocking how cruel some people can be to animals, but thankfully there are also kind people in the world willing to step up and give these creatures the love they deserve. That was the case recently, after an officer responded to a case about a kitten who was thrown from a vehicle — and…

Babies are the ultimate bundle of joy. They are capable of making us feel all the colorful emotions. With our hectic lives, we hardly make time to enjoy ourselves, but little children can give us plenty of enjoyment just by watching them. And music is another tool that can make our lives better: even in…

Dancing at weddings is a tradition that has been around for centuries and is still a major part of many modern wedding celebrations. It is a way for the couple to celebrate their union and for their family and friends to join in on the fun. In the past, dance was used as a way…

We all have heard the “Star Spangled Banner” sung many times in many different ways before sporting events, but here’s a unique version that I hope will fill you with a sense of patriotism. These four girls (Andi Kitten, Baylee Barrett, Blaire Elbert and Madeline Powell) are members of the Cactus Cuties, who rose to…

Traveling to distant places and experiencing different cultures is a way of life for many people. Each of these traveling journeys they embark on leads to unique experiences that enrich the soul. One man who loved traveling and camping stumbled upon his grandparents’ camper which was garaged for many years. The man had no idea…

Imagine losing your center and both guards in one fell swoop, just weeks after losing your all-star franchise quarterback. If this was your fantasy football team, you’d be in a panic. Alas, it’s not, unless you happened to have Aaron Rodgers and his front three from the New York Jets and the team made a…

When Stacey Faix became pregnant she was only a teenager. Still a child herself at just 15 years old when she gave birth to her son, she decided to place him for adoption. After she gave birth, he was taken away, never to be seen again or so she thought. In November 2017, a new…

A woman comes home and tells her husband, “Remember those headaches I’ve been having all these years? Well, they’re gone.” “No more headaches?” the husband asks, “What happened? ”His wife replies, Margie referred me to a hypnotist. He told me To Stand in front of a mirror, stare at myself and repeat,…“I do not Have…