Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her father, offering a rare and personal glimpse into her family’s private life. In an interview with Rolling Stone and later through her verified social media platforms, Paris expressed admiration for her father’s artistic legacy and discussed the…

When my mom died, the house went quiet in a way I didn’t know was possible. Not peaceful—empty. Like the walls themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something that would never come back. At the reading of the will, I sat at the far end of the table, hands folded, eyes fixed on the…

If you’ve ever cooked a chicken and noticed that it’s purging a white jelly-like substance, don’t worry! The gross goo may look unappetizing, but it’s actually a natural phenomenon caused by protein escaping the bird as it cooks. You pull your perfectly seasoned chicken breast out of the oven, and there it is – a…

A mini-stroke can feel like a brief, confusing moment—one minute everything seems normal, and the next you feel weak, off, or unsteady… and then it passes. Known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a mini-stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked. In older adults, it’s often caused by narrowed…

Phlegm – sounds a bit gross, right? But this slimy substance is a star player in defending your body, storing enough to fill half a two-liter bottle of soda every day. If you’re looking for relief from excess phlegm buildup, there are several effective ways to reduce mucus and improve your respiratory health. Phlegm is…

It’s hard to be a woman in Hollywood, but Sally Field has chosen to defy most of the ‘rules’ put in place. We love her work in films like Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Steel Magnolias. Some of our favorite work from her, though, is not on the screen but instead in her personal approach…

What began as a confidence-boosting procedure has left a Florida family facing a devastating reality. Daidys Peña, 50, underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) at A&E Med Spa in May 2023. According to her husband, Jorge Fernandez, the surgery resulted in a pulmonary embolism that caused severe brain damage, leaving her unable to walk, talk,…

On most days, my life was simple: long roads, urgent deliveries, and the steady companionship of my three-legged Labrador, Mooney. At twenty-six, I spent more time with him than with people, partly due to work and partly because routine had become a refuge. Mooney had entered my life after my closest army friend, Bennett, passed…

Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble, an Australian body modification enthusiast, has captured public attention with over 200 tattoos and a journey that began when he was just 11 years old. From stretched ears to a split tongue and even the removal of his belly button, Ethan has spent around $39,000 USD transforming himself into a living canvas,

The human body contains 14 main meridians, with 12 of them aligned with a 24-hour internal clock. Each meridian becomes dominant for a two-hour window daily, influencing specific body functions, emotions, and internal experiences. This ancient concept, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, helps explain patterns in sleep and energy throughout the day. Waking up at…