Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Every now and then, a story of a rescue mission comes along that proves that humanity has so much kindness. In 2018, an incident in 200 block of Marina Drive in Long Beach, California, had everyone worrying when a red pickup truck crashed into the water. According to CBS News Los Angeles, the people inside…

Pope Leo XIV, who was once Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been very clear about where he stands on immigration. He believes everyone should be treated with kindness and care—no matter where they come from. This has led to strong disagreements with U.S. leaders like Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump. JD Vance’s…

Sally Field Proves Aging Gracefully Is Power at Hall of Fame Ceremony Owning the Spotlight Sally Field turned heads at the Television Academy’s 27th Annual Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. At 78, the Oscar winner stood beside Henry Winkler and Sarah Paulson yet stole the show with her effortless elegance and charm. Surrounded by…

Redefining Strength After W*r Marine veteran Johnny “Joey” Jones once measured strength in muscle, grit, and pain tolerance. That changed in Iraq when a roadside b*mb took both of his legs, part of his right arm, and the life of his friend, Corporal Daniel Greer. He was just 24. Fifteen years later, Jones walks again…

Security Concerns Escalate at Mar-a-Lago A serious security breach occurred outside Mar-a-Lago when a 49-year-old woman approached the property claiming she had weapons in her car and an “urgent message” for Donald Trump. She was quickly apprehended by Secret Service and Palm Beach police just steps from where Trump often stays and entertains guests. Another…

A solemn silence fell over Milwaukee this weekend as the city said goodbye to Officer Kendall Corder, a six-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department who d**d Sunday, June 29, after succumbing   to injuries sustained in an ambush-style sh**ting last week. “His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten,”…

Those two small dimples on the lower back, just above the buttocks, are commonly known as Venus dimples (or dimples of Venus) in women and Apollo dimples in men. Medically, they are referred to as sacral dimples or lumbosacral dimples. They appear where the pelvis and spine connect—specifically where the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) is positioned. These indentations form because the skin is attached directly…

Funerals are moments of deep reflection and respect, and what you wear plays a role in showing empathy for the grieving. Clothing should be subdued, appropriate, and never draw attention away from the purpose of the gathering — honoring the deceased. One color to avoid is bright red. While red signifies good luck or celebration in…

There was a surprise star at Friday’s high-stakes summit and it wasn’t Trump or Putin. It was Monica Crowley, the poised, camera-ready Chief of Protocol who managed to charm the famously stony Russian leader on the tarmac at Elmendorf Air Force Base. With a handshake and a smile, Crowley not only sent Vladimir Putin off with grace, but reminded the world that…

Alarming Sightings of “Zombie Squirrels” Across the U.S. Americans are being warned to steer clear of squirrels after disturbing images surfaced of the animals with wart-like growths, oozing sores, and swollen faces. The photos, shared widely on Reddit and Facebook, have left many alarmed. One user wrote, “Any ideas what is going on with this…