Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

After several tense days filled with uncertainty, the case of the missing 2-year-old boy has finally come to a calm and unexpected end. What began as a distressing search turned out to be a misunderstanding that took everyone by surprise. The boy, whose disappearance had mobilized neighbors, police, and volunteers, was found safe and in…

Hollywood director Michael Preece, best known for his work on Walker, Texas Ranger and Dallas, has died at age 88 from heart failure at his Los Angeles home. Starting his career in the 1950s as a script supervisor, he worked on classics like True Grit, How the West Was Won, and I Spy before transitioning…

“Iryna’s Law” Could Affect Death Penalty for Her Killer The tragic murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on August 22 shocked the nation. Zarutska was stabbed on a Charlotte train by Decarlos Brown Jr., a known felon with 14 prior arrests. She died at the scene despite witnesses’ efforts to save her. In response,…

The bartender raises an eyebrow. “Rough day?” “You could say that,” the man sighs. “I just found out my dad is gay.” The next day, the same man returns, looking even more dejected. He orders another six double brandies. The bartender shakes his head. “Back again? What happened this time?” With a deep sigh, the…

Blackridge Correctional Facility had always prided itself on being impenetrable — a fortress of order and discipline where nothing escaped the watchful eyes of its security network. Every corner of the facility was monitored by high-resolution cameras. Every keycard swipe was logged, every corridor recorded, every cell accounted for. It was the kind of place…

Hollywood may be the land where dreams are born, but surviving there requires persistence, talent, and perfect timing. Few have managed that balance as gracefully as Tom Selleck, who has been a steady presence on both the big and small screen for decades. He first captured audiences as Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I., a role…

After days of intense searching, the case of 18-year-old twins Carolina and Luiza has reached its conclusion. The sisters had been missing for several days, leading to widespread concern among family, friends, and the community. Volunteers, police officers, and local residents all joined forces in hopes of finding them safe. Authorities have now confirmed that…

I’m Donna, a 73-year-old widow who thought my life was over after my husband died. My children drifted away, leaving me lonely in my quiet Illinois home. Then one Sunday, I heard about a newborn girl with Down syndrome that “no one wanted.” Without hesitation, I said, “I’ll take her.” I named her Clara. People…

The Day My Shame Became My Crown The laughter meant to humiliate me became the moment that transformed my life. I stood there — bald, trembling, exposed — in my wedding dress, every whisper and stare slicing through the silence of the church. I had imagined this day a thousand times, but never like this.…

In September 2024, Shakira left the stage at Miami’s LIV nightclub after spotting a fan trying to film up her skirt. Fans supported her response, calling for respect toward performers.The incident followed her move to Miami after splitting from Gerard Piqué. Despite this, she released Soltera and launched her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour…