Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The room went silent when the shouting started. At Conan O’Brien’s glittering holiday party, guests watched Rob Reiner and his troubled son Nick explode into a “very loud argument” — then storm out into the night. By the next afternoon, Rob and his wife Michele were dead, their son under arrest, Hollywood in disbe… Continues……

You’ve made hard-boiled eggs for your salad, and then… surprise: a green circle surrounds the yolk. It’s common, but far from tasty. Despite the fact that you followed your instructions exactly, why does this minor inconvenience keep occurring? And, above importantly, how do you avoid it without becoming a Michelin-starred chef? Here are all of…

A young boy who had been reported missing for over 24 hours was miraculously found alive in a dense forest near his hometown. The child, identified as 8-year-old Ethan Moore, had wandered away from his family’s campsite during a weekend trip. Despite extensive search efforts involving local authorities, volunteers, and K-9 units, hope was beginning…

Many people underestimate how small daily habits can have surprising effects on their well-being. One of the most overlooked routines is the position or environment we sleep in — and experts are now warning that it can have more influence than we realize. According to recent discussions online, certain sleeping behaviors may lead to long-term…

Stranger’s Bravery Saves 3-Year-Old During Bondi Beach Attack In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack, the parents of three-year-old Gigi have spoken out to honor the stranger who heroically saved their daughter’s life. The attack occurred during a Chanukah by the Sea event on Sunday, December 14 — the first night of Hanukkah. Two gunmen reportedly…

When officers finally led the girl back into her family’s arms, time seemed to fracture. Years of fear, waiting, and unanswered questions collapsed into one fragile moment of relief. Her parents held her tightly, as if letting go might make her disappear again. Their joy was overwhelming, yet shadowed by everything they did not yet…

Leftover cooked chicken can be safe to eat if handled and stored properly. The main risk comes from the “temperature danger zone” between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C), where bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli multiply quickly. Cooked chicken should not sit out for more than 2 hours, or just 1 hour in hot weather. Even…

In a touching tribute, British man Howard Howes created a heart-shaped memorial for his late wife, Janet, by planting thousands of oak trees in a six-acre field near his farm in Wickwar, Gloucestershire. The clearing in the center is carefully positioned to point toward Janet’s childhood home on Wotton Hill, linking her memory to her…