Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

They say revenge is best served cold, but mine came with a side of baby spit-up and toddler tantrums. When my husband claimed I “do nothing all day,” I decided to give him the relaxing day at home he thought I enjoyed. I disappeared for 12 hours, and what happened next was something he wasn’t…

Clogged arteries are a dangerous business. They can cause many health issues, the most dangerous of those being high blood pressure and heart attack. But how do you figure out that your arteries might be clogged before things get bad or need medical intervention? Pay attention to your body: These are the signs of clogged…

The farmer plants a banana and an egg in the hole he prepared himself for some tomato seeds. The procedure may initially seem strange, but the results are astounding. Initial results can be seen a few days after planting. The advantages of using this unconventional planting technique are numerous. The egg and banana the man…

I thought joining my dad and stepmom on a family cruise would bring us closer. Instead, I found myself stuck in a tiny cabin with two kids and a long list of responsibilities no one warned me about. It started with a phone call. I was cleaning my tiny apartment when my phone buzzed. Linda’s…

Assassin bugs, or “kissing bugs,” are rising in numbers, particularly in southern U.S. states. These blood-feeding insects can transmit Chagas disease, which can lead to serious health issues. When bitten, they often defecate near the wound, transferring harmful parasites. Prevention and Habitat Assassin bugs live in gardens, under porches, and sometimes inside homes. To reduce…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2012. In a deeply personal interview, Pattie Mallette, Justin Bieber’s mother, opened up about the life-altering challenges she faced as a teenager, from surviving abuse to making the decision to keep her baby despite overwhelming pressure to choose otherwise. Woman Becomes Pregnant…

had never imagined blocking someone after the best dinner I’d had in years, but there I was, staring at my phone, fingers hovering over the screen. All it took was one small moment, one offhand comment, and suddenly, everything felt wrong. I hadn’t been on a proper date in a while — not because I…

In the digital age, where content spreads like wildfire, it’s no surprise that a simple math brain teaser has taken the internet by storm. The $100 puzzle, which challenges users to figure out how much money a store lost when a thief stole a $100 bill and then made a purchase, has racked up millions…

In the world of glitz, glamour, and ever-changing celebrity romances, Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s love story stands out as something truly rare. Their marriage was built on privacy, mutual respect, and an unbreakable bond—one that lasted nearly six decades. While Dolly has spent her life in the spotlight, Carl Dean chose a different path,…