Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The Unsung Heroes of Communication: Insulators Ever glanced at a telephone pole and noticed those peculiar glass or porcelain objects perched atop? While they might look like simple decorations, these unassuming pieces are integral to the world of communication. Meet insulators—the unsung heroes that keep our electrical wires safe and ensure smooth communication. The Role…

I’ve been serving long enough to understand that not everyone can be saved. But that doesn’t make it any easier. Mindy called me from back home, her voice steady yet gentle. “John, they said the little girl’s entire family is gone.” I already knew. I had been there when they brought her in—just a little…

A Hidden Note from My Boyfriend’s Ex Transformed Our Relationship My boyfriend, Matt, and I have been together for two years, sharing an apartment for the past eight months. One afternoon, while cleaning, I discovered a folded note tucked away in the back of a cabinet. Curiosity got the best of me, and I opened…

George W. Bush is celebrating his growing family! The former United States president, now 78, proudly announced the arrival of his new grandson on social media.On Tuesday, August 6, Bush shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram to congratulate his daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, and her husband, Craig Coyne, on the birth of their second child.…

Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that can be found in forests, grasslands, and even in our own backyards. These unwelcome guests can pose a serious health risk, as they are known to transmit a variety of diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia. If you’ve discovered a tick in your home, it’s…

Only Smart People Can Find The Second Lady In 4 Seconds When you look at a picture, we often just look at the surface and try to ascertain what it is telling us. Some pictures are easy to pick apart, as they may be about a specific event or individual. Others have a deeper meaning.…

In late October 2024, social media users shared a rumor that the Quaker Oats Co. had announced plans for the name and image of Aunt Jemima to return to syrup bottles in 2025. For example, the Facebook page America’s Last Line of Defense claimed (archived) on Oct. 20: “Boycotts work! Quaker has announced that Aunt…

Anyone that has ever watched the ABC trainwreck, otherwise known as “The View,” knows that the “ladies” on the panel aren’t exactly the most warm and fuzzy human beings. When they aren’t spreading half-truths and pushing their own far-left agendas, they are race-baiting or making outrageous statements, mostly about conservatives, in order to stoke dissent…

Fox News has once again dominated the ratings, leaving competitors MSNBC and CNN in the dust. In fact, 2022 was the third-highest-rated year ever in cable news history for total day viewers. Fox News has consistently been the number one cable network for the past seven years, both in primetime and total day viewership. What…

Are you prepared to test your visual skills with a puzzle that’s been creating quite a stir online? At first glance, it may seem straightforward, but don’t be fooled—this picture poses a real brain teaser that has ignited discussions on social media! Let’s see how many numbers you can spot in the image and put…