Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Large Asian Hornet nests found in abandoned house promoting fresh warnings

    Large Asian Hornet nests found in abandoned house promoting fresh warnings

    Earlier this month, a large Asian hornet nest was been found in an abandoned house in St Brelades, a picturesque town located on the Channel Island in the United Kingdom. This discovery has raised concerns among locals and scientists, as the Asian hornet is considered an invasive species in several parts of the world, including…

  • Toddler Dies After Allegedly Going 43 Hours Without Food, Mother Charged and Blamed Neglect on Having a Migraine

    Toddler Dies After Allegedly Going 43 Hours Without Food, Mother Charged and Blamed Neglect on Having a Migraine

    Alyssa N. Wehmeyer, 21, of Cape Girardeau in Missouri, has been charged with one count of abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death, authorities confirmed By Becca Longmire Becca Longmire Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on…

  • If You See A Man With A Painted Fingernail, Here’s What It Means

    If You See A Man With A Painted Fingernail, Here’s What It Means

    A new campaign by YGAP, an Australian non-profit, has seen a host of male celebrities grace social media with one painted fingernail. Man smiling with one painted fingernail You Shouid Know? While women are more than encouraged to participate and contribute, the campaign’s focus on men is because of the heart wrenching statistics – men…

  • Rippled fingernails reveal secrets of possible disease.

    Rippled fingernails reveal secrets of possible disease.

    Manicures can make your nails look smooth and pretty, but shiny nail polish can’t hide any health problems that might be going on inside your body.

  • I discovered a hidden camera in our Airbnb bedroom

    I discovered a hidden camera in our Airbnb bedroom

    It was midnight. My husband covered it with a towel, and we went to sleep. At 2 a.m., the door burst open. The Airbnb owner stormed in, furious, screaming, “You idiots, this is a… fire alarm!“ My husband and I sat up in bed, blinking like deer caught in headlights. The owner, a man in…

  • Frozen in Time: The First Cryogenically Preserved Man Still Awaits Revival

    Frozen in Time: The First Cryogenically Preserved Man Still Awaits Revival

    The ultra-wealthy are investing in cryogenic freezing, preserving their bodies at ultra-low temperatures with the hope that future science will bring them back to life. Around 500 people have already been cryogenically preserved and another 5,500 people are making plans to do so. But what is it? How does it work? Advertisement What is Cryogenic…

  • Mrs. Perks asked her class

    Mrs. Perks asked her class

    The 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, “Which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?” No one answered until little Mary stood up and said, “You should not be asking sixth-graders a question like that! I’m going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the…

  • Red dots on your skin: Causes and what they could mean

    Red dots on your skin: Causes and what they could mean

    The reason why red dots appear on the skin can be various, and while some of them go away on their own, some require a suitable treatment. Some of the most common reasons which lead to the red spots are allergic reactions, acne residual mark, vascular birthmarks, skin spots due to angiomas, protein overproduction, heat…

  • Is Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning Beneficial?

    Is Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning Beneficial?

    Water is an essential element of life, with approximately 60% of our body comprising water. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including nutrient transportation, temperature regulation, lubrication, and shock absorbency. Given its significance, there has been a rising trend suggesting that drinking water first thing in the morning yields numerous health benefits.…

  • Last Photo of Dolly Parton’s Reclusive Husband with Shaggy Gray Hair – He Died at 82

    Last Photo of Dolly Parton’s Reclusive Husband with Shaggy Gray Hair – He Died at 82

    Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, spent nearly six decades as one of the most mysterious figures in celebrity marriages. While his wife became a global superstar, Dean chose a life of near-total privacy, making public sightings of him exceptionally rare. With news of his passing at the age of 82, one of the last known…

Got any book recommendations?