Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

You probably toss your eggshells into the trash or compost without a second thought. After all, what good are they once the yolks and whites are gone? As it turns out—quite a lot. Boiling eggshells is a surprisingly simple habit with an impressive list of benefits. From improving your garden soil to supplementing your daily…

Teresa’s sons abandoned her long ago, never visiting, never calling. When she grew lonely and sick, she took in Grace and her daughter, Katherine, as tenants. They offered her the warmth and care her own sons denied her. In return, she gave them love—and later, her entire inheritance. At the will reading, Thomas and Walter……

I was just five years old as my mom dropped me off at Grandma Rose’s doorstep, mascara running as she explained her new husband didn’t want kids. “This is best for everyone,” she whispered and then kissed my forehead and walked away without looking back. I cried, clutching my stuffed bunny, when Grandma wrapped me…

A video from inside a commercial airplane has gone viral within hours, featuring a mysterious flight attendant whose uniform was anything but ordinary — with a cut that highlighted her curves, especially her eye-catching backside, which many online have described as “insane.” Passengers were divided: some were thrilled, others surprised by the apparent break from…

When we think of prison, we imagine tight security, clear boundaries, and firm control. But even in the most controlled environments, human emotions can twist the rules—and sometimes, completely shatter them.   Over the past few years, a wave of scandals involving female correctional officers and prison inmates has shocked the public and raised serious…