Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Why Families Put Cloves Inside an Onion — The Tradition Explained
For generations, many families have used a simple tradition during the colder months: placing cloves into a peeled onion and leaving it in a room overnight. This old household ritual has been passed down from parents and grandparents who valued natural ways of creating comfort. Though it may seem unusual today, many people remember it…
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Nurse Faces the Most Unexpected Patient Ever
Bob was getting ready for a checkup when the nurse asked him to remove his clothes and put on a gown. “In front of you?” he asked nervously. She smiled. “No, but don’t worry — I’ve seen plenty of naked bodies.” Not like mine,” Bob muttered. “You’d die laughing.” “I’m a professional,” the nurse assured…
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My In-Laws Tried to Keep My Nephew Out of Our Wedding — My Wife Stood Up and Shut It Down
Jack was shocked when his in-laws demanded that his nephew, Leo, be removed from the wedding because of the scars he carried from an old accident. Nine-year-old Leo was proudly holding the rings at the altar, excited to be part of his uncle’s special day. His mom, Sophie, watched with pride from the front row.…
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A man and a blonde meet in an elevator… what happens next is priceless
A man and a blonde woman find themselves riding the same elevator one morning. Trying to make conversation, the man asks, “Where are you heading today?” “I’m going down to give blood,” she replies. Curious, he asks, “How much do you get paid for that?” About twenty dollars,” she answers. The man nods and says,…
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The Unforgettable Story of Mary Ann Bevan
Mary Ann Bevan was born on December 20, 1874, in Plaistow, East London. In her early years, she was known for her striking looks, warm personality, and dedication as a skilled nurse. Her life blossomed when she married Thomas Bevan in 1902, and together they raised four children. But everything changed when Thomas died just…
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A Woman Struggles With Her Bedroom Wardrobe Door — Wait for the Ending
A woman kept having a strange problem with her bedroom wardrobe. Every time a bus passed outside, the wardrobe door would fall off. Tired of dealing with it, she called a repairman. When the repairman arrived, he watched as a bus drove by — and just as she said, the door fell straight off its…
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The Neighbor Whose Quiet Life Taught Me the Power of Kindness
Her death didn’t feel real until I stepped into that quiet apartment and saw how carefully she had crafted a life no one truly noticed. The letters in the box were not just gratitude; they were evidence of how deeply small acts can root themselves in someone’s heart. Each sentence turned my casual kindness into…
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How Dana Gray became one of the most feared women in America
Dana Sue Gray’s life reads like a script torn in half. On one side stands the driven nurse and fearless athlete, a woman shaped by a volatile mother, early loss, and a desperate hunger to feel in control. On the other is the predator who stepped through unlocked doors in quiet retirement communities, charming elderly…
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A Journey of Grace: Reuniting With My Niece After Foster Care
She stood there, no longer the trembling child I’d last seen, but a poised young woman with my sister’s eyes and her own quiet strength. Her presence pulled every buried memory to the surface—the night we signed nothing, the day we said nothing, the years we did nothing. I braced for anger, accusation, punishment I…
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A Woman’s Reply To A Husband Eloping With Her Sister
He thought he was delivering the final blow: a dramatic exit, a cruel confession, and the ultimate insult of running away with her own sister. In his mind, he was the victim, the unappreciated husband finally breaking free. What he didn’t know was that she had already outgrown him, outclassed him, and—most importantly—outran him in…
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