Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

When Quaker Oats announced that their “Aunt Jemima” brand would be discontinued in light of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, it created quite a commotion. However, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” objected to the choice just one day after it was made public, stating that the family thought it would only serve to…

A seemingly innocent math question intended for children has evolved into a viral sensation, captivating the online community and generating widespread debate. The brain-teasing puzzle, posted on social media platform Reddit, has ignited a heated discussion among thousands of participants, leaving many scratching their heads in search of the correct answer.In the evolving landscape of…

When one math operation is used in an equation, solving that problem is considered as easy as 123. But what about using multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division all in one equation? Then this becomes a tricky puzzle to solve. Now have a look at the math problem below. Do you think you can solve this?…

Math equations that involve addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication are perhaps considered some of the easiest to solve. However, that is not usually the case, as many people have always found themselves sweating over these ‘simple’ math equations. Are you one of those who sweat? Or are you among the smart lot? There’s only one…

Ready for a brain workout? Here’s a challenging brainteaser for you: Can you spot the hidden worm among the birds in less than 30 seconds? It takes a keen eye and a sharp focus to master this puzzle.Some people have a remarkable ability to observe their surroundings with incredible detail—a true hawk’s eye. They never…

The internet is full of visual puzzles and brain teasers, and one of the latest challenges to catch everyone’s attention is the “Eye Test” where participants are asked to spot the number of times the letter “m” appears in a grid filled with “n”s. At first glance, the grid looks simple enough—rows upon rows of…

The internet is filled with conundrums that have left many stumped and debating what the real answer is. Just like the infamous blue and black dress that took social media and even experts by storm, the same case can be said with a viral math problem that got workplaces and even scientists racking their brains…

Perm rods, once a staple of hair styling, are an emblem of a bygone era where voluminous curls and permanent waves were the height of fashion. These charming little tools played a crucial role in the evolution of haircare, helping shape beauty trends over the decades. Their story is one of innovation, cultural impact, and…

I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is…