Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Small white lumps at the back of the throat, known as tonsil stones or caseum, are hardened deposits of food particles, dead cells, and bacteria trapped in tonsil pockets. They often smell foul because they contain volatile sulfur compounds. As the article puts it, brushing alone won’t help – “it’s like spraying perfume on a…

When Lila asked her mother-in-law to babysit her son Oliver for the weekend, it seemed like a simple request filled with the promise of playtime and warm bonding. But what greeted this devoted grandmother was far from thoughtful. The home was unkempt, the fridge nearly empty, and baby supplies dangerously low. Yet the real surprise…

Art has a unique way of sparking curiosity. Even something as simple as a tightly wrapped object can ignite debates, stir emotions, and invite endless interpretations. That’s the story behind The Bundle, a sculpture that has sat in an antique store for over five years, carrying a $10,000 price tag yet finding no buyer. The…

Getting rid of eggshells can be tricky, but there are plenty of useful, eco-friendly alternatives. In the garden, they make excellent fertilizer due to their calcium content and also work as a natural pesticide against slugs. You can compost them, mix them with coffee grounds, or steep them in water to make “eggshell tea” for…

I always thought we were one of those Hallmark families. Hayden still leaves me love notes, and our daughter Mya fills December with wonder. I worked hard to bottle that magic—snow-globe living rooms, caroling, Nutcracker tickets wrapped beneath the tree. Mya was her usual curious self before Christmas. “Even magical reindeer must get sleepy,” she…

A new type of road marking has started appearing in certain U.S. communities: a thin blue line painted between the yellow center lines. First seen in Maryland, this marking is designed as a visible symbol of appreciation for local police departments and the work they do in keeping communities safe. In Ocean City, the line……

I used to throw away leftover soap pieces, thinking they were useless. 😨 But after discovering these tips, I started keeping and using them regularly 😲. Here are five surprising ways to recycle them usefully ☺️ 👇 Clean clothes and remove stubborn stains Soap scraps can turn into a powerful cleaner. Grate them, add some…

Every so often, the internet uncovers something so simple yet clever that it instantly goes viral. The latest example? A license plate from Perth that has everyone talking. Parked at a local shopping center, a Kia Sportage caught the attention of passersby thanks to its unique plate combination: “370HSSV.” At first glance, it looked completely…