Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially calling time on their marriage, 19 years after they tied the knot. The superstars, who grew to become one of the entertainment industry’s most stable and iconic couples, have reportedly been living separately since before the summer. Though it was Kidman who formally filed for divorce earlier this…

At first glance, this picture seems to be filled with nothing but wide-eyed owls staring right back at you. But if you look closely, there’s a sneaky little cat cleverly camouflaged among them. It’s an optical illusion that tests your attention to detail and patience — most people miss it on their first few tries!…

Henry Winkler’s road to success was far from easy. He struggled in school which resulted in harsh punishment from his parents, and after awhile the putdowns and name-calling, something he vowed he would never do to his own children, affected his confidence. It wouldn’t be until decades later that he would learn there was a…

Marcie Free — the powerhouse vocalist behind King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child — has died at the age of 71. A marvel to behold Her death was confirmed on Friday by longtime friend and drummer Jay Schellen, who performed with Free in Unruly Child. A cause of death has not been made public. “Marcie…

Now, Prunella Scales — the beloved British actress best known for her unforgettable role as Sybil Fawlty in the iconic sitcom — has passed away. Watching Fawlty Towers will never feel the same after receiving the heartbreaking news that Prunella Scales is no longer with us. The beloved British actress who brought wit, warmth, and…

Sleeping well for an entire night, without waking up once, seems to be a surprisingly rare thing, but it’s actually what’s required if you’re to be entirely productive – without feeling tired – the next day. Many people think that simply going to bed at the right time guarantees them a good night’s sleep, only…

It was a scorching afternoon in Valdosta, Georgia — around 2:00 PM — when UPS driver Raheem Cooper noticed something that stopped him in his tracks. A car door stood open. So did the front door of a nearby home. Then he saw her. An elderly woman was lying on the hot pavement. Without hesitation,…

Have you ever noticed the letters WC posted outside a public bathroom and wondered what it means? If so, you’re not alone as people around the world are trying to unravel the mystery of the WC, a space that identifies a room containing a toilet and a sink. And while we’ll offer you an explanation…