Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

These Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars offer the classic warm, cinnamon-sugar flavor of snickerdoodle cookies in an easy-to-make bar form. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for a quick dessert or snack. Ingredients: Dough Instructions: Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large…

While many teens spend their summer break sleeping in or scrolling through their phones, 14-year-old Ellie Yeater from West Virginia had a very different plan in mind. Rather than passing time the usual way, she set out to accomplish something extraordinary — and she did it all on her own terms. Ellie had a vision:…

The way people sit can reveal a lot about their comfort, cultural background, and even psychological state. One particular posture—the act of crossing one’s legs while sitting—is especially common and often observed among women in both casual and formal settings. While it may seem like a simple, habitual movement, this gesture has sparked interest among…

A recent case from Taichung, Taiwan, has drawn significant attention from medical professionals and the public alike, highlighting the critical importance of personal hygiene—specifically in male genital care. A man in his late fifties visited a local urologist after experiencing discomfort during a routine shower, ultimately uncovering a decades-long issue that underscores the need for…

The world is a big place, and sometimes you don’t have all the answers to all the random questions. The Internet does, though. There’s even a subreddit called What Is This Thing? where people post photos when they have no clue what they’re looking at, and others try to identify these interesting things. Can you…

All my life, I felt like an outsider in my own family. My mother adored my sisters, Kira and Alexa, but treated me like a burden, especially because I resembled the man she wanted to forget—my biological father.While my sisters got affection and attention, was stuck cleaning and doing chores with little care from my…

Have you ever looked at your hand and wondered what secrets it might hold? A viral trend sweeping across social media suggests that the lines on your thumbprint—specifically the shape of a “Y” inside the pad of the thumb—could reveal hints about your future. From wealth to intelligence, people are buzzing about what this thumb…

Have you ever noticed two small indentations on your lower back, just above the buttocks? These small, symmetrical hollows are commonly known as lower back dimples, or more specifically, “dimples of Venus” in women and “Apollo holes” in men. While these subtle indentations may be associated with beauty or physical fitness in popular culture, what…

Vincent D’Onofrio stunned audiences with his unforgettable performance as the troubled Marine recruit in Full Metal Jacket. But while the role brought him critical acclaim, it also had an unexpected effect on his personal life—people genuinely believed he was the character… and not in a good way. After the film’s release, D’Onofrio noticed that women…

d you know that simple hand gestures, known as “mudras,” have been used for centuries in wellness practices to promote relaxation, focus, and balance? These gentle finger positions are commonly found in yoga and meditation routines and are believed to support emotional and physical well-being when practiced consistently One such gesture involves stretching your ring…