Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The post centers on a vivid childhood memory the writer feels compelled to share because friends insist it’s too unbelievable to be true. It reflects how dramatically parenting has changed across generations, especially when it comes to diaper care. Modern parents are often told they “have it easy,” and when compared to past routines, that…

I’ve always trusted my fourteen-year-old daughter, and I like to believe she knows that. Still, when I heard soft laughter behind her closed bedroom door one Sunday, my imagination ran ahead of me. Her boyfriend, also fourteen, is polite and respectful, yet I wondered what if? I finally peeked in—just a crack—and found them cross-legged…

Most people didn’t enjoy math in school—numbers, fractions, and percentages aren’t exactly easy. Little Johnny was no exception, and his poor multiplication skills got him into trouble. He came home and told his dad, “I got an F in math today.” His dad asked, “What happened?” Johnny explained, “The teacher asked, ‘What’s 3 times 2?’…

I gave birth five weeks ago to a baby with blonde hair and blue eyes, even though my husband and I both have brown hair and brown eyes. My husband panicked, convinced something was wrong, and demanded a paternity test before leaving to stay with his parents. His mother even warned me that if the…

1. Disappearance In May 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway went missing during a graduation trip to Aruba She was last seen leaving a nightclub with Joran van der Sloot. 2. Investigation Extensive searches and repeated investigations found no remains, and Natalee was declared legally dead in 2012. The case drew major international attention for years. 3.…

A woman who had been openly sharing her hopes of finding a genuine boyfriend in an online group became the center of unexpected attention after her story took an unplanned turn. What began as a simple, hopeful search for companionship soon grew into something much larger, drawing reactions from people who followed her posts. Many…

At a job interview, they asked, “If someone was born in 1925, how old are they now?” I was stunned when they didn’t accept “100” as the correct answer… because. the interviewer smiled and said gently, “They might not be alive anymore—but the real question is: how would you find the right answer if they…

If the rise of social media has given birth to one thing positive, it’s that people can now share information at an unprecedented pace. This also means that warnings over potential dangers can make their way around within a very short amount of time, making us all – in theory at least – a little…

The sight of shoes dangling from power lines is a familiar—but puzzling—scene in many neighborhoods. While it may seem random or mischievous, this practice carries a mix of cultural, social, and symbolic meanings. From art forms to local legends, the reasons for tossing shoes onto wires are surprisingly varied. Historically, the origins are unclear. Some…

Entering into intimacy with someone who doesn’t genuinely value or respect you can leave marks that go far beyond the moment. What may seem exciting or even comforting in the heat of the moment can later turn into something heavy — feelings of emptiness, lingering regret, or a creeping sense of self-doubt. Physical closeness often…