Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The world is a big place, and sometimes you don’t have all the answers to all the random questions. The Internet does, though. There’s even a subreddit called What Is This Thing? where people post photos when they have no clue what they’re looking at, and others try to identify these interesting things. Can you…

All my life, I felt like an outsider in my own family. My mother adored my sisters, Kira and Alexa, but treated me like a burden, especially because I resembled the man she wanted to forget—my biological father.While my sisters got affection and attention, was stuck cleaning and doing chores with little care from my…

Have you ever looked at your hand and wondered what secrets it might hold? A viral trend sweeping across social media suggests that the lines on your thumbprint—specifically the shape of a “Y” inside the pad of the thumb—could reveal hints about your future. From wealth to intelligence, people are buzzing about what this thumb…

Have you ever noticed two small indentations on your lower back, just above the buttocks? These small, symmetrical hollows are commonly known as lower back dimples, or more specifically, “dimples of Venus” in women and “Apollo holes” in men. While these subtle indentations may be associated with beauty or physical fitness in popular culture, what…

Vincent D’Onofrio stunned audiences with his unforgettable performance as the troubled Marine recruit in Full Metal Jacket. But while the role brought him critical acclaim, it also had an unexpected effect on his personal life—people genuinely believed he was the character… and not in a good way. After the film’s release, D’Onofrio noticed that women…

d you know that simple hand gestures, known as “mudras,” have been used for centuries in wellness practices to promote relaxation, focus, and balance? These gentle finger positions are commonly found in yoga and meditation routines and are believed to support emotional and physical well-being when practiced consistently One such gesture involves stretching your ring…

Imagine walking past a storm drain and suddenly hearing the tiny cries of what sound like helpless puppies calling out for their mother. For most animal lovers, this would be an immediate call to action—and that’s exactly how two concerned residents of Colorado Springs reacted when faced with that exact scenario. Drawn by the unmistakable…

Not everything in life comes with a label—and when we stumble across odd-looking objects, it’s no surprise we turn to the online hive mind for answers. From strange brass pieces to mysterious kitchen tools, people are constantly finding things they can’t identify. Thankfully, the internet always has a few curious minds ready to investigate. Here…

Are you trying to quit smoking? Have you ever thought about putting your head in a cage like this Turkish man? No, neither do I. Placing your head inside a cage seems like an extreme unlike any other, regardless of whether you’ve battled heroically for years to stop smoking or you’ve considered it but are…

Tired of replacing batteries all the time? Learn how to convert your old battery-powered remote into a rechargeable one with this budget-friendly, eco-conscious project. Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Batteries in Everyday Life Have you ever been ready to relax with your favorite movie, only to realize the remote isn’t working? Dead batteries have a…