Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Last Wish of Death Row Inmate Moves Guards to Tears
He sat alone in his cold, dimly lit cell, counting the final hours of his life. The silence was heavy, broken only by the faint hum of the fluorescent light above. When the guard asked if he wanted anything for his last meal, he didn’t request a steak or dessert. Instead, he made a request…
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Social Security raises 2025 benefits by 3.2%…
The 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is a meaningful update for the more than 70 million Americans who depend on Social Security benefits. Although the increase may appear modest, it helps retirees, disabled individuals, and surviving family members maintain purchasing power as everyday costs continue to climb. Because COLA adjustments are tied to the…
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Jenna Bush Hager shares why she won’t be on TODAY for a while: “a significant shift in the amount of relatives.”
Jenna Bush Hager, beloved co-host of NBC’s TODAY show, recently announced that she will be stepping away from the program for a short period. Fans and viewers alike have been curious about the reason behind her upcoming absence. In a candid and heartfelt revelation, Jenna shared that this break is due to a significant change…
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Wendy Auger is trying to keep her personalized license plate.
Wendy Auger never imagined her family’s silly reminder would become a state battle. For fifteen years, “PB4WEGO” made strangers laugh. Now New Hampshire calls it “offensive.” A mom’s joke, turned into a legal fight. Her plate, her voice, her freedom—suddenly on the line. One small word, one stubborn woman, and a government that just wouldn’t…
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Silent Morning Habit, Loud
Your day can tilt before you even know it’s begun. One quiet sip, in the stillness before breakfast, can flip a switch you didn’t know existed. Your pulse steadies. Thoughts line up. A strange, clean alertness slips in where fog used to live. Each morning, your body emerges from hours of repair work already running…
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Trump’s Claim of an “Exact Date” for $2,000 Checks
1. The Announcement Trump captured national attention by promising Americans “$2,000 in direct payments” by a specific date. The idea felt urgent and hopeful during a time of “high prices, rising rents, and holiday pressures.” 2. The Doubts The plan relied on tariff revenue, which the article notes is “unpredictable and dependent on global markets.” Experts questioned whether the…
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This evening, my four-year-old daughter packed her bags and…
The Shocking Arrival This evening, I stepped into the yard and froze. My four-year-old daughter stood at the doorstep, her little pink backpack on, a rolling suitcase beside her—the one we usually took to the seaside. Her eyes were shiny and red. She had clearly been crying. “Sweetheart, what happened?” I crouched down. “Why are…
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These are the consequences of sleeping with a…
Sleeping with the wrong person can lead to emotional turmoil that lingers long after the physical encounter is over. When intimacy is shared with someone who doesn’t value or respect you, it can leave you feeling empty,regretful, or even used. Emotions become tangled, and what was meant to be a fleeting moment of pleasure can…
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Unearthed: The Huge Creek Artifact That Leaves People Stunned!
A Ball of the Industrial Age This massive steel ball hails from an era of industrial muscle. Once, it played a crucial role in the grinding mills that powered the nation’s rise. These mills voraciously consumed raw materials, transforming minerals and ores into fine powders. That powder fueled countless industries, building the foundation of modern…
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McCormick Pepper Tin Controversy: When Packaging Misled Consumers
What’s the Issue? In 2015, Watkins Incorporated sued McCormick, claiming the spice-maker had quietly reduced the amount of black pepper in its tins by about 25%, while keeping the tin size and price the same. Watkins argued this practice — known as “slack‑filling” — misled shoppers. Customers saw familiar tins and assumed they held the same…
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