Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Negotiations between the White House and Senate leaders over President Donald Trump’s stalled nominees came to an abrupt and fiery end Saturday night — with Trump himself walking away from the talks and delivering a blunt message to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: “Go to hell.” The collapse followed hours of back-and-forth discussions aimed at…

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro used his Cannes Film Festival moment to attack President Donald Trump — but his comments were met with mixed reactions as Trump’s influence only continues to rise. De Niro turns a celebration into a political rant While accepting the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Robert De Niro, 81, turned what…

Social Security’s 90th Anniversary: Trump’s Proclamation On August 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation marking the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. In this address, he highlighted several achievements of his administration concerning the program. He emphasized that, under his leadership, Social Security had become “stronger and more resilient than ever before,” citing improvements…

Steven Sund Responds to Nancy Pelosi’s Criticism of January 6 Nancy Pelosi recently criticized former President Donald Trump, claiming he delayed the deployment of the National Guard during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. She argued that Trump was using the Guard now to distract from other issues, including tariffs, healthcare, education,…

Several Laotian illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes were deported back to the Southeast Asian country on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced. Each of the 12 already had orders of removal placed on them by a federal immigration judge, including some dating back to 2003. “Obstructing a murder investigation, child sex crimes, and…

Reproductive health is a vital part of overall well-being for both men and women. While often thought to depend on medical or genetic factors, daily nutrition plays a major role in influencing hormones, egg and sperm quality, and fertility. A diet rich in fresh, unprocessed, and nutrient-dense foods can quietly but effectively support reproductive balance…

A green or gray ring around a hard-boiled egg yolk is caused by a harmless reaction between sulfur in the white and iron in the yolk. Overcooking or high heat releases hydrogen sulfide, which reacts with iron to form the greenish halo.   Is It Safe? Yes—it’s purely cosmetic and doesn’t affect flavor or nutrition.…

The Toilet Trick Plumbers Rarely Share   Before calling a plumber for minor toilet issues, there’s a surprising, low-cost solution sitting in your kitchen:   salt. Simple, natural, and effective, salt can help keep your toilet fresh, clean, and clog-free — no chemicals needed.   Salt’s coarse texture helps break down waste and toilet paper,…

If you notice coins placed on a gravestone, especially at a military grave, you’re witnessing a quiet but powerful tradition honoring fallen service members. Each type of coin left behind carries a specific message, telling a story of remembrance and connection.   A penny signifies that someone visited the grave and remembers the individual. It’s the most…

As an animal owner, it is your responsibility to feed and take care of them. Part of being a good hooman to your pet is knowing ways to communicate with them and knowing why your pet behaves in a particular way. There are people who know reasons why their dogs smell their private areas, but…