Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A Mother Of Four Was Shocked When New Hampshire’s Division Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Demanded She Surrender The Vanity Plates She Had 15 Years. The Plates Are A Gentle Reminder To Each Of Her Sons To Use The Potty Before Jumping Into The Car. But, Failing To Appreciate Wendy Auger’s Harmless Message, The DMV Determined…

I Never Intended To Fall In Love. Love, Commitment, All Of It—Those Were Ideas I Kept Safely Stored On A Shelf, The Kind Of Things That Might Come Later, After I’d Lived A Little More. Or Maybe Never. After All, When You’re Raised In A World Where Power Comes Before Passion, And Marriages Are As…

When You Learned To Walk As A Child, You Likely Did Not Realize That As A Physical Activity, It’s “The Closest Thing We Have To A Wonder Drug.” In Fact, Experts Say That Walking At Least Once A Day Helps Reduce The Risk Of Several Illnesses, While Boosting Physical And Mental Health In Ways You…

I have to admit, receiving your letter was one of the most unexpected moments of my life. Honestly, nothing has made me feel more relieved and amused at the same time. Yes, it’s true—we were married for seven long years. But calling you a “good man”? That’s laughable. I spend so much time watching my…

Imagine a wall of water over 1,000 feet high racing toward shore. This isn’t science fiction—it’s a potential reality. Scientists warn that parts of the U.S. could one day face mega-tsunamis, rare disasters caused not just by earthquakes, but by massive landslides or volcanic collapses. What Is a Mega-Tsunami? Unlike typical tsunamis caused by underwater…

After a grueling business trip in Chicago, I decided to skip the final conference events and surprise my husband, Ben. We’d been distant lately, and I missed him. But when I got home, I wasn’t greeted with a smile or a hug — instead, I found him in the backyard, drenched in sweat, digging furiously.…

Love ketchup? You’re not alone—but doctors say it’s worth a closer look.* Most store-bought ketchup, like Heinz, is made from tomato *concentrate*, not fresh tomatoes. And it’s loaded with sugar—*two teaspoons per serving*—thanks to both high-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup. One bottle can pack over 30 tablespoons of sugar. Labels also list vague terms…

Chapter 1: Blueprints and Beginnings As an architect, I had built my life detail by detail, driven by ambition and a desire to honor my single mother, Melissa, who raised me with strength and sacrifice. My upcoming trip to Los Angeles—where I’d pitch a major project—was more than a career move; it was the culmination…

You may have swapped cigarettes for a vape thinking it’s safer—especially if it’s nicotine-free. But new research reveals that even nicotine-free vaping can damage blood vessels, raising the risk of heart disease and circulation problems Unlike cigarettes, vapes don’t produce smoke or tar. Instead, they heat a liquid—usually a mix of propylene glycol and vegetable…

For twelve years, Layla’s husband, Tom, went on an annual family vacation without her, always attributing her exclusion to his mother’s “rule” against in-laws joining. After years of disappointment and questioning, Layla stumbled upon the truth and faced the painful reality behind her absence. Each year, Tom left Layla and their two kids at home,…