Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Community Mourns Johnsonville Teen
In the stillness after sirens fade, Johnsonville is left with a wound that will not close quickly. Sixteen-year-old Trey Dean Wright is gone, and the lives of at least nine young people are now defined by court dates, charges, and the heavy label of “accomplice.” Some walked out of detention on bond, others remain behind…
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Funny pictures that need second look
Sometimes, a single photograph can stir a sense of mystery and wonder. These curious images often prompt more questions than answers, capturing moments that seem beyond explanation. Whether it’s a strange light in the sky or an odd pattern in nature, they ignite the imagination.
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The little girl who burned Bi
From the ashes of a childhood spent in the Children of God to the neon glare of ’90s Hollywood, Rose McGowan kept reinventing herself to survive. She turned pain into performance, rebellion into art, and then, when the industry tried to silence her, she turned her voice into a weapon. Calling out Harvey Weinstein cost…
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We announce the pas sing
In those final hours, her family watched a woman who had already given everything still try to comfort everyone else. The machines, the whispered prayers, the trembling hands holding on — all of it carried the weight of years spent fighting a battle she never chose, yet faced with unflinching courage. When the room finally…
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We announce the pas sing
In those final hours, her family watched a woman who had already given everything still try to comfort everyone else. The machines, the whispered prayers, the trembling hands holding on — all of it carried the weight of years spent fighting a battle she never chose, yet faced with unflinching courage. When the room finally…
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The Cloth Diaper Chronicles: An Unbelievable Blast from the Past!
Hey everyone, I had to bring this memory here because my friends absolutely refuse to believe me. And honestly, I don’t blame them — it sounds straight-up unbelievable by today’s standards. So picture this: Before the days of disposable diapers, scented wipes, fancy diaper genies, and all the “must-have” baby gear… our parents were out here doing the…
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My Daughter Was After Chocolate Ice Cream, Yet What She Discovered Surprised Us Both
An Ordinary Afternoon Snack It started like any other school day. My daughter came home, dropped her backpack, and reached for her favorite chocolate ice cream — the same brand she enjoys almost every afternoon. Everything looked perfect: a crisp cone, rich aroma, and glossy chocolate coating. But a few bites later, she froze. “Mom,…
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If your dog is sniffing your genital area, here is what it means
Dogs have a way of greeting one another that might leave you a little uncomfortable — sniffing each other’s rear ends. But when your furry friend turns their attention to your crotch, it can feel downright awkward. So, why do they do this? For anyone who’s ever had a dog, it’s no surprise that dogs…
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Trump’s questionable answer when
In the span of seconds, an ordinary D.C. afternoon became a battleground Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, both just sworn into the National Guard, were ambushed near Farragut metro station. Witnesses watched commuters dive for cover as gunfire erupted. A fellow Guardsman fought the alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, with only a pocketknife…
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Schumer Blasts GOP’s “BB
Schumer’s attack on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” crystallizes a deeper national anxiety: who pays the price when Washington promises reform. By branding it the “We Are All Going To Die Act,” he’s betting that fear of lost health care, empty refrigerators, and fraying safety nets will cut through partisan fatigue and force voters to…
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