Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Jen had always been a flea market junkie. The hobby was a gift from her grandmother, who used to guide her through rows of crowded tables every summer. Her grandmother called the process a search for preloved jewels, a phrase that filled young Jen with excitement. While other children wanted toys from shiny stores, Jen…

The legendary nineteen forty three Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous minting mistakes in the entire history of coin collecting. Only a tiny number were created in error during the period of the Second World War. At a time when the United States Mint was supposed to produce cents made from steel…

Sometimes, the best medicine really is laughter — especially when it comes from a story so sharp, so unexpected, that it leaves you chuckling long after it’s over. If you’re someone who enjoys funny stories for seniors, this one is sure to hit the spot. It’s light-hearted, clever, and clean enough to share at the…

. Trust forms the foundation of every lasting relationship. It’s what allows two people to build dreams, raise families, and share futures together. But when that trust is broken, the pain can be overwhelming. For Clara, a woman who believed in love, loyalty, and the sanctity of marriage, discovering her husband’s secret double life could…

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…

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. If you’re looking for deeper meaning in a picture, then seek…

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…

. 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…

. A social media video of a cat ‘helping’ her owner, who has a chronic skin condition, apply band aids to arms and legs has melted hearts online. The viral video, which has been viewed by more than 730,000 users since it was first shared to TikTok on August 5, introduces viewers to Pudding the…

. Ryan Bray, a kind-hearted individual, always tries to help those in need. One Sunday, on his way home from work, he encountered a panhandler begging for change on the street. This sight was not uncommon in his neighborhood. Feeling compelled to make a bigger difference in the man’s life, Bray approached him with an…