Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Every now and then, we stumble upon a small item that raises more questions than answers. A little metal object—no buttons, no labels, no obvious purpose. Just… sitting there, daring you to guess. And let’s be honest: you’re probably right—most people wouldn’t guess its exact purpose. But that’s the magic of mysterious objects. Behind every…

The clock is running out. In Tennessee, the state prepares to kill the woman it once called a “gleeful” teen monster. Her victim’s family calls it justice. Her lawyers call it a second tragedy. Torture, a carved pentagram, a stolen skull. Abuse, psychosis, and a broken child behind the monster mask. As September 30, 202……

Sleeping without clothes allows your body to settle into its natural temperature rhythm, instead of fighting layers of fabric that trap heat and sweat. A cooler body signals to your brain that it’s time to rest, helping melatonin flow more freely and deepening your sleep. Over time, this can mean fewer restless nights, fewer wake-ups…

Sen. Cory Booker, often mentioned as a rising Democratic leader and possible 2028 presidential candidate, is now married. The New Jersey senator wed real estate professional Alexis Lewis in two small ceremonies in November 2025 — one at a federal courthouse in Newark and another in Washington, D.C. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRh-kmCgXSz/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=704&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com&rp=%2Fnews%2Fcory-booker-ties-the-knot-with-alexis-lewis-and-a-lot-of-people-are-saying-the-same-thing%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawOdOE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsSWdPeXp0NThpdW9kMm5ac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5Mg#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1120.7999999523163%7D Booker first announced their engagement in…

President Donald Trump outlined a bold plan on Truth Social to fund a nationwide dividend through tariffs. He promised: “A dividend of at least $2,000 per person (excluding high-income earners) will be paid to everyone.” How the Plan Works Trump’s strategy is straightforward: tax foreign imports, generate revenue, and return some of it to Americans.…

Most McDonald’s employees are trained to fear one thing: the unknown customer who’s secretly judging everything they do. Mystery shoppers, or “Gapbusters,” show up unannounced, order like anyone else, and then file detailed reports that can affect bonuses, schedules, even job security. The only clue staff sometimes have? The customer who insists on getting a…

Social Security beneficiaries were stunned this week after a new update revealed surprising changes to upcoming payments. Officials confirmed that the next round of checks will reflect an adjustment many retirees weren’t expecting—one that could influence monthly budgets across the country. The announcement quickly grabbed national attention, with millions eager to understand how the new…

Every now and then, we stumble upon a small item that raises more questions than answers. A little metal object—no buttons, no labels, no obvious purpose. Just… sitting there, daring you to guess. And let’s be honest: you’re probably right—most people wouldn’t guess its exact purpose. But that’s the magic of mysterious objects. Behind every…

What should have been the joyful start of a new life ended in death and deception in the hills of Shillong, India. On May 20, businessman Raja Raghuvanshi arrived in the scenic city for his honeymoon with his new wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. Days later, he was found dead, his body decomposing in a remote canyon—stripped…

For years, Trump’s political power has been fused to a single idea: relentless stamina. He mocked Biden as a man who naps through history, bragged he could go without sleep, and turned late-night rallies into proof of his dominance. That’s why the Cabinet-room image hits so hard. In that frozen moment, the president doesn’t look…