Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

It’s easy to believe that heroes don’t exist, that they belong only in comic book strips and Marvel films. The truth is, they’re present in all walks of life in the form of people who do extraordinary things, sometimes at the cost of great sacrifice. A much-loved crossing guard in Kansas City, Kansas gave his…

Avette Ray Maness is a six-year-old child prodigy from Ohio who has been able to play the piano by the age of one.But the boy was born almost blind, writes CBS News. “When he was able to get to the piano on his own, he played ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’,” says Sarah Moore, Avette’s mom.At…

30 years ago a woman in London bought an enormous piece of jewelry at a flea market. Little did she know the true value of her purchase when she finally decides to get it appraised. She looked at the woman, and couldn’t believe what just had been said. She thought the appraiser had probably made…

Trooper Thomas Owens, an officer with the Carroll Police Department in New Hampshire, took a call for a black bear family, trying to cross a road, the NH State Police reported. Rather than getting across quickly, the mama bear, accompanied by four cubs, kept going back and forth. When Trooper Owens stopped to help, he…

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, it has been reported that six players on the Las Vegas Raiders roster have threatened to quit the team if management signs controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to sources close to the situation, the six players, who have not been named, are staunch…

When you fall in love with someone, you usually believe it’s forever. The reality is that things don’t always turn out as expected and people get separated all the time. When one husband decided to untie the knot with his wife, he though it would be less painful if he just writes her a letter,…

The memories of the day you become a parent will be ones you hold dear forever. A unique child who depends on you has just entered the world. You must provide them with the finest environment and encouragement while they work to achieve their goals. Adriana Iliescu gave birth to her first child in 2005,…

How sharp is your visual perception? See if you can spot the odd one out in this visual quiz. If you can, that’s amazing, what a great visual talent you have!Regardless of whether or not you are able to find the odd letter out, it is important to celebrate your unique strengths and abilities. Everyone…

Malia Obama, now known professionally as Malia Ann, has made her directorial debut with the film “The Heart” at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Born to former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, she chose her middle name for her career, a tribute to her late grandmother. After graduating from Harvard, Malia entered the film…

Keith Urban’s journey, from his romance with Nicole Kidman to his philanthropic efforts, reflects a multifaceted personality that extends far beyond his musical talents. Their love story, beginning with a chance meeting at “G-Day LA” in 2005, quickly blossomed into an engagement within three months, despite Kidman’s prior secret engagement and the couple’s initial lack…