Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Valerie Bertinelli, who previously made it obvious that she was off the market, has stated that she has found a new boyfriend on Instagram, following the heartbreak of her past engagements. The 63-year-old made things official on Instagram last Friday by captioning a selfie with lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song So High School, which is…

Riddles engage our brains in creative problem-solving by encouraging us to think outside the box, thus enhancing critical thinking skills. The truth is, however, that while some people find them fun, others hate them. The reason why is that riddles, particularly the more challenging ones, are rather frustrating as the answer is hard to pinpoint…

The late James Gandolfini wasn’t always the hulking, balding man the world grew to love as a ruthless yet sensitive mobster on The Sopranos. Iconic for his portrayal of the philandering Tony Soprano, who had better luck being loyal to his mob family than his own family, Gandolfini was equally frisky in his younger years,…

People across the eastern United States are waging war against a menacing creature that aims to destroy everything it touches. The spotted lanternfly appears to be harmless but if you see one of these highly invasive bugs, show it no mercy. Keep reading to learn about the bug that you need to kill!If you look…

Challenge: Can you solve this math problem for middle schoolers – without a calculator? Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but I have recently become more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below. These puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because they are really fun!These are…

If it wasn’t already abundantly clear, Keanu Reeves is a really, really good human being. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have likely heard the stories and seen the videos. You’ll know that for all his megastar status, millions of dollars, and unbelievable fame, Reeves is a down to earth individual who has…

Explaining pasta was not on the menu that night, the mom shared a social media post that shows the raw chicken she was washing, coming apart in her hands. “I think it’s that fake meat,” she writes on her now viral Facebook post, that’s inspiring online users to go vegan. Keep reading to learn more…

What emotion do you experience when you see an insect around your home? You probably just want to grab something and stomp on them right away, and with good reason. Some of them can sting you fatally and horribly and carry nasty poisons. The creepy ones make you feel the worst; those tiny, frightful creatures…

Life Line: Encircling the thumb, it represents life’s events. A long, clear line indicates stability, while interruptions suggest significant risks or events. The line’s midpoint corresponds to the middle of life. Heart Line: At the top of the palm, it reflects emotions and relationships. A long, defined line suggests enduring love, while interruptions may indicate…