Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

David Caruso, born on January 7, 1956, in Queens, New York, found his calling in acting despite growing up in a challenging single-parent household. Early roles in *Hill Street Blues* and *First Blood* showcased his intensity and set the stage for his breakthrough. Caruso’s big break came in 1993 with *NYPD Blue,* where he played…

This tendon, once vital for tree-dwelling primates to swing between branches, is now vestigial. As humans no longer rely on it, about 10-15% of people have evolved without it. To check if you have it, place your forearm on a table, palm up, and touch your pinky to your thumb while lifting your hand slightly.…

Tattoos and body markings carry different meanings depending on the culture or context. What might be celebrated in one place could be seen as inappropriate elsewhere. One common tattoo that has intrigued many is the “red string of fate.” Seen often on the thumb of men and the pinky of women, this small tattoo resembles…

The “Polished Man” movement, founded by Elliot Costello, encourages men to paint one fingernail to raise awareness about child se. xual a.buse This simple act sparks conversations and highlights the role men can play in preventing abuse and supporting survivors. What began as a small gesture has become a global campaign, urging men to take…

I’m writing you this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you forever. I’ve been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell. … Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the…

This fun personality test explores the first color you see and its possible insights into your character. Purple: Linked to creativity and intelligence, those who first notice purple are often unique, driven individuals with strong values. Gray: Seeing gray suggests calmness and sensibility, though it may also reflect vulnerability in emotional situations.Yellow: A symbol of…

The internet – and the limitless wealth of information it provides – is an immeasurably useful tool for more reasons that anyone can list. Yet though there’s seemingly no end to the advantages it brings to our daily lives, it’s perhaps the fact that it’s a bottomless well of shared knowledge that makes it arguably…

It’s possible that we’ve looked at our hands and noticed some lines on our nails. This almost always sparks curiosity and makes us wonder: Why do they appear? What can be done to make them go away? Lines on the nails can be a sign that we’re not eating as well as we should or…

Most grown-ups know that adulting seems deceptively easy when viewed through the eyes of an inexperienced child, and if you don’t, you should take note. There’s a nicely powered home to live with features like food on the table and unlimited internet use. And how those things got there isn’t nearly as simple as a…