Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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This Is Not An Edited Photo. Look Closer And Try Not To Gasp
The 1985 movie “Evil Town” is not very well-known, but it has some interesting moments. One such moment is captured in this photo featuring Lynda Wiesmeier. At first glance, it looks like a typical 80s picture—a young man and woman standing in front of a car, dressed in retro fashion. The man wears a gray…
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Loudoun County teacher sobs as she quits during school board meeting to protest school’s CRT lessons
Laura Morris, a former fifth-grade teacher at Lucketts Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia, left her position due to her refusal to teach critical race theory (CRT). During a Loudoun County School Board meeting, Morris emotionally expressed her opposition to the board’s “highly-politicized agendas” and resigned. She criticized the equity training and curriculum changes related to…
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At First Glance It Looks Like A Normal Picture – But Once You Zoom It Will Strike In Your Heart
A viral challenge that swept through social media revealed the hidden dangers lurking in plain sight – camouflaged copperhead snakes. Missouri Wildlife posted a picture, inviting people to spot what was concealed among dead leaves. Many were puzzled, deeming it an optical illusion. “Followers sought help in identifying the mysterious object,” as some suggested. Eventually,…
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Husband used to beat her frequently, so she took her children and ran away from home
Cara Brookins made the brave decision to leave her abusive marriage and build a new life for her children. With no construction experience and limited resources, she resolved to build a home on her own, using online tutorials and sheer determination. In 2007, she bought a one-acre plot for $20,000 and secured a $150,000 loan…
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A teenage girl paid barely $200 for an old caravan.
Teenager Ellie Yeater from the USA stunned her friends with an ambitious project. Wanting a fun space for herself and her pals, Ellie faced a typical challenge for someone her age: limited funds. She found a rundown caravan for just $200 and decided to turn it into her dream space. Despite the caravan being old,…
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Dad takes daughter’s photo in front of giant horse
A dad set out to snap a sweet photo of his daughter, but ended up capturing something much more memorable. The little girl had no idea that her photo would go viral after she posed in front of some horses. As Time reports, the photo was first shared on Reddit. Though there’s not much context, it’s easy…
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My Newly Adult Daughter Almost Married an Old Man, I Was Shocked until I Found out the Truth – Story of the Day
Serena, 18, fell for a 60-year-old man, Edison, against her father’s wishes. Despite his concerns, Serena defended her love, claiming age didn’t matter. Reluctantly, her father agreed to meet Edison. At Edison’s, overhearing a conversation, he learned Edison was using Serena for a bet. Furious, he confronted Edison, but Serena defended him, accusing her father…
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My Entitled SIL Kicked Me out of the Family Potluck Because I Couldn’t Bring Delicacies – Karma Taught Her a Better Lesson Than I Ever Could
When Emily’s sister-in-law, Jessica, plans an elaborate potluck, Emily dreads the expensive items Jessica insists she bring. Trying to stay within budget, Emily makes a casserole, but Jessica dismisses it—and her. Karma, however, has other plans. I never imagined a family potluck could be so dramatic. My sister-in-law, Jessica, always had a way of making…
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My Daughter and I Were Repeatedly Left Hungry Because of My Son and DIL – Was I Right to Give Them a Reality Check?
My son and his wife moved in with my daughter and me to save money. Initially, everything went smoothly, but soon, our food situation became problematic. Despite my efforts to cook enough for everyone, my daughter Ruby and I often found ourselves without any food left. One night, I made spaghetti, only to find the…
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This couple performs the most famous 90s hit. The audience stands and applauds.
The superstar asks a little girl to sing “You Raise Me Up”. Seconds later, the girl brings down the house If you’re a fan of America’s Got Talent, you’ll certainly remember Céline Tam, a sweet little girl from Hong Kong who was evicted from the competition last year, before reaching the finals. So you’ll probably…
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