Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I accidentally left my receipt at the self-checkout, and a woman quickly caught up to me, gently waving it in my direction. “You dropped this,” she said with a warm smile. I thanked her, slipped it into my bag, and continued on with my day, not thinking much about it. But later that evening, as…

Melania Trump has recently returned to more public appearances after maintaining a relatively low profile during the early months of Donald Trump’s second term. At the White House Congressional Picnic on June 12, she stepped into the spotlight once again, drawing attention for her presence at the annual event. The First Lady was welcomed warmly,…

If you spend time driving through the Pacific Northwest, you might notice a unique symbol on bumpers, water bottles, and laptops—the outline of Washington state displayed upside down. At first, it may look like an error, but the more often you see it, the clearer it becomes that the design is intentional. For many residents,…

Most people use a nail clipper without giving much thought to its design, but one small feature often sparks curiosity. Near the end of many standard nail clippers is a tiny circular hole that can easily go unnoticed. At first glance, it may seem like nothing more than part of the manufacturing process or a…

The first signs of a spotted lanternfly infestation often appear before you ever notice the insect itself. You might find your car covered in a sticky residue after parking beneath a tree, patio furniture coated with a sugary film, or black mold spreading across leaves and branches. While these changes can seem unrelated, they may…

Sometimes the internet tends to humble you quickly. This is why, posing questions to strangers online, is not for the faint of heart. If you post content online, people will think they can leave whatever comments they want and it is warranted. This woman thought she would pose a simple question to the internet; how…

As Elizabeth Siders faces felony charges in one of Ohio’s most disturbing child neglect cases, her attorney says the first question she asked after her arrest was “telling” of her true character. On June 30, police searched a rural home in Vinton County, Ohio, where they discovered 16 children, ranging in age from 18 months…

The legendary Truffle Shuffle. And loveable chaos machine who stole scenes in The Goonies without even trying. But what happened to the kid behind the icon —Jeff Cohen — might be one of the most surprising Hollywood story of all. Jeff Cohen’s rise (and crash) from child stardom happened almost overnight Born Jeffrey Bertan McMahon…

A small rounded shelf attached to the side of a kitchen island may seem unusual at first, especially if you have never seen one before. It is not large enough to serve as extra countertop space, too small to be a seating area, and not designed for heavy storage However, this little feature has a…

It started as an ordinary afternoon, but one unexpected discovery soon turned into a remarkable home maintenance story. When James found his son Liam upset in the attic, he hurried to check on him, never imagining they were about to uncover something that had quietly grown inside their home over several years. A Yard Project…