Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Ground beef is a staple in kitchens around the world, used in everything from burgers to tacos, meat sauces, and casseroles. Yet there is an ongoing debate among cooks: should you rinse ground beef after cooking, or is it unnecessary—and potentially risky? Some cooks rinse cooked ground beef to reduce fat content. By running hot…

A Washington state resident has been hospitalized and is ‘severely ill’ with a strain of virus that has never before been confirmed in humans. The patient, an older adult with underlying conditions, was hospitalized with a strain of bird flu in early November after suffering from a high fever, confusion and severe breathing difficulties, officials…

When Mo and Alex finally held the keys to our first home—a sunlit two‑bedroom apartment on the third floor—we felt like we’d won the lottery. The moment I set foot in that kitchen and saw dawn light spilling across the countertops, I knew this was where we’d build our life together. Although Alex and I…

I gave away my stepdaughter’s cat when I moved in. She cried; it was her late mom’s pet. I told her: “You’re 15, toughen up. Don’t cling to a cat forever!” Her dad was quiet, I thought he’s just mad. But 3 days later, I found a box with my name hidden under our bed.…

My ex and I have been divorced for 2 years and have two kids. My ex got a new girlfriend. I thought she seemed nice. But then she started posting photos of my kids. I politely asked her to stop, but she refused. So, I went to her IG, and was horrified to find endless…

Many women recognize the importance of regular gynecological checkups but still postpone them because of discomfort or embarrassment. The idea of undressing in a clinical setting can feel awkward, even though these visits are vital for long-term health. Feeling nervous before an exam is perfectly normal. A gynecological appointment can feel personal, but it plays…

They put up the flat I rented for sale, so I had to move out. I cleaned every corner and left. The next day, the landlady called. I got scared that they’d found something broken. But she started to thank me for cleaning the place. And then she suddenly said, “How come you’re so kind…

For more than twenty years, the woman on the eighth floor was nothing but a shadow in our apartment building. She didn’t smile. She didn’t greet people in the hallway. She moved like someone carrying a lifetime of weight, head down, shoulders stiff, eyes avoiding the world. To us, she was simply “the quiet lady…

Most of us have that one dusty can tucked in the back of the pantry — the kind you rediscover during a kitchen clean-out and immediately check the expiration date on. When the date has passed, the natural reaction is to toss it in the trash, assuming it’s unsafe. But here’s the surprising truth: many…

gave away my stepdaughter’s cat when I moved in. She cried; it was her late mom’s pet. I told her: “You’re 15, toughen up. Don’t cling to a cat forever!” Her dad was quiet, I thought he’s just mad. But 3 days later, I found a box with my name hidden under our bed. I…