Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that remind us of the profound bond we share with all living creatures. One such moment happened over two decades ago at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, when Binti Jua, a 160-pound female gorilla, displayed an incredible act that touched the hearts of millions.…

Kate Hudson, the daughter of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, has built a successful career in Hollywood while maintaining her own unique identity. Born on April 19, 1979, she was raised by her mother and longtime partner Kurt Russell, whom she considers her true father figure. Growing up in a family of entertainers,…

Tanya Santiago, 31, underwent a remarkable transformation, shedding nearly 30 stone after facing a series of personal hardships. At her heaviest, weighing over 42 stone, she struggled with everyday tasks and relied on unhealthy eating habits. A devastating miscarriage in 2020 served as a turning point, making her realize the serious health risks posed by…

Underpants. You wear them nearly every day of your life, but probably don’t spend a hell of a lot of time thinking about them and their quirks. For instance, in 2021 it came to our attention that not all of you knew what the holes at the front of boxer shorts were for (spoiler alert,…

Parents always try their best to protect their children, and these parents did something special for their daughter. Little Vienna Brookshaw was born to her mom, Celine Casey, in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. When Casey first saw Vienna, she noticed a birthmark on her forehead, between her eyebrows. The birthmark, called congenital melanocytic…

Just days after my father’s passing, I returned to my childhood home seeking comfort in memories—only to be met with a painful shock. The locks had been changed. A note taped to the door in my stepmother Carla’s familiar handwriting read: “This house is mine now.” My heart sank. But little did she know, my…

This man was the first man in the world to give birth to a child 😱 His story became the first documented case of a legally recognized man giving birth in a relationship with a woman 😲 Look at what this man and his children look like 16 years later 😱 16 years ago, in…

POSITION 1 = YOU’RE COMPLETELY DRAINED You are NOT lazy! You’re a stubbornly independent, hardworking leader with a heart of pure gold and the fighting spirit of a warrior. You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders but no matter how stressed you are, you will always roll up your sleeves and move…

A wife was shocked to find her children’s nanny, wet from a shower, after spilling milk on herself. What surprised her more was that her husband, who was unexpectedly home, defended the nanny when she voiced her concerns.

Earwigs might not be dangerous, but they’re certainly not the kind of pests you want around your home or garden. If you’ve noticed an increase in earwigs this year, there’s a simple and natural solution you can try. A Facebook user named Alicia Alexander shared a brilliant hack that’s been helping people tackle their earwig…