Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The storm arrived over Clearwater Bay without warning — a wall of black clouds swallowing the sky, lightning cutting through the horizon like shattered glass. By nightfall, waves crashed violently against the rusted hull of the Aurora Bell, a once-grand ship now decaying in silence. But this was no ordinary vessel. Beneath its corroded decks,…

Dawn Wells was an actress best known for her role as Mary Ann on the TV show “Gilligan’s Island.” The picture shows her in this role, standing outside in a patterned short-sleeve shirt and dark shorts, with a backdrop of lush green plants and trees, creating a tropical island setting. Mary Ann was a sweet…

What Are These Greenish Spots on Bread? Experts Warn Against Eating It Finding greenish spots on bread can be alarming, especially when it comes to feeding children. While some may dismiss it as harmless, food safety experts say those green patches are a clear sign of mold—and they should not be ignored. Mold on bread…

1. Authenticity Authentic individuals stay true to themselves, embracing both strengths and flaws. They express thoughts honestly and live by their core values.2. Integrity Integrity means upholding moral principles even when unobserved. Such individuals are honest, responsible, and reliable. 3. Resilience Resilient people recover from setbacks, using challenges as growth opportunities. Their persistence drives long-term…

Oven doors shatter due to two main reasons: the type of glass used and imperfections within it. Most ovens use tempered soda lime glass, which is less tolerant to thermal changes, or durable borosilicate glass. However, tiny flaws like nickel sulfide inclusions can cause the glass to break spontaneously, particularly during high heat cycles such…

In the endless stream of skincare tips on TikTok—serums, peels, 10-step routines—one creator is going viral for doing… absolutely nothing. Tia Zakher, a 22-year-old TikToker with over 125,000 followers, has stirred up intense curiosity (and controversy) for her radically minimalist approach to skincare. Her routine? No washing. No products. No exfoliating. Not even touching her…

My Grandma Asked for Money Before She Passed — What She Did With It Broke My Heart Two days before she passed, my 68-year-old grandma sent a message in our family group chat. “Does anyone have a little money to spare? I’d like to buy something important.” The message sat there, unread by most —…

. At first glance, the viral triangle illusion seems simple, just a collection of colorful shapes stacked together in a neat arrangement. It looks like a basic geometry exercise, the kind of puzzle you might scroll past without a second thought. Yet, the longer you stare, the more it begins to change. What first appeared…