Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Most people look at optical illusions as being a novelty. It’s interesting, because they make you see something that isn’t there or they keep you from seeing something that is there. Optical illusions can come in many different shapes and sizes. Sometimes, it is difficult to tell what you are really looking at when you…

A Strange Smell That Wouldn’t Go Away It started as a quiet evening when a man noticed a faint, unusual odor drifting through his home. At first, he brushed it off, thinking it was old food or a plumbing issue. But within days, the smell grew stronger, spreading from room to room. It clung to…

  In a world where love often defies societal norms, a recent viral story has captured the hearts and minds of many, stirring a whirlwind of emotions and reactions. This tale revolves around a young girl from a disadvantaged background who unexpectedly finds herself in a relationship with a 70-year-old man. What begins as a…

Simon Cowell: From Tough Judge to Devoted Father For decades, Simon Cowell has been TV’s sharp-tongued, unfiltered critic, known for his “bold honesty” and signature smirk. But behind that image lies a story of resilience and reinvention. Starting in a record company mailroom, Cowell rose to fame by trusting his instincts, creating hit franchises like…

The circumstances surrounding Davi’s disappearance have left many questions unanswered. Investigators are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this devastating outcome. For his loved ones, the past three years have been filled with hope, worry, and countless searches, all ending in unimaginable grief. Community members have expressed shock and sadness over…

President Donald Trump made history again on Thursday with a declaration of war against North and South American drug cartels, escalating a conflict that until now has taken place beneath the surface of intercontinental diplomacy and remained within anti-trafficking frameworks. In a brief memo sent to Congress, the White House laid out its reasoning for…

Missing Girl Found After Years of Searching Police have confirmed the discovery of a young girl who vanished in 2022, finally bringing closure to a case that gripped her family and community for years. Her disappearance sparked widespread fear and sorrow, with many fearing the worst while clinging to hope she would be found alive.…

1. Powerful Quake Hits Alaska At 12:38 p.m. local time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 7.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Sand Point, near the Shumagin Islands off the Alaska Peninsula. Sirens and phone alerts urged residents from Homer to Unalaska to evacuate immediately. “There was a lot of bumper-to-bumper traffic,” said Homer Mayor Rachel Lord. 2. Tsunami Warning Issued…

Victor thought he’d mastered the art of deception. For months, he had hidden his affair behind fake business trips and polished excuses. This time, he was certain he’d covered every detail. In his briefcase was a forged “business authorization” to Miami. In his car — a travel voucher for two to Hawaii, already bearing his…

1. A Viral Birth In Vietnam, doctors were astonished when a baby was born holding his mother’s IUD—the very device meant to prevent his conception. The delivery at Hai Phong International Hospital quickly became a viral sensation, fascinating people worldwide. 2. The Rare Delivery Obstetrician Tran Viet Phuong captured a striking photo of the healthy three-kilogram newborn…