Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Every egg arrives with a built-in defense system: the cuticle, or “bloom.” This delicate outer layer seals microscopic pores in the shell, blocking bacteria like Salmonella from slipping inside. When you wash an egg—especially under running water—you can strip away that shield and even help push bacteria through the shell. That means the very act…

While the Senate slipped into summer recess, the capital’s calm was an illusion. Trump’s public attack on Schumer shattered any pretense of quiet negotiation, exposing a standoff that was never just about nominees. Schumer’s demands over frozen funds and future spending cuts collided with Trump’s refusal to bend, turning routine confirmations into a test of…

Chuck Woolery, the beloved game show host, has passed away at the age of 83. He was best known as the first host of “Wheel of Fortune.” His close friend and podcast co-host, Mark Young, shared the sad news with TMZ. According to Mark, he was with Chuck at his home in Texas when Chuck…

The proposal, dubbed “Trump Accounts,” would grant every American baby born within a specific four-year period a $1,000 government-funded investment account, tethered directly to stock market performance. For many families, especially those shut out of traditional wealth-building opportunities, the idea of a nest egg quietly compounding from birth feels nothing short of transformative. Supporters envision…

The proposal, dubbed “Trump Accounts,” would grant every American baby   born within a specific four-year period a $1,000 government-funded investment account, tethered directly to stock market performance. For many families, especially those shut out of traditional wealth-building opportunities, the idea of a nest egg quietly compounding from birth feels nothing short of transformative. Supporters…

The quiet order to send 200 Marines into Florida’s ICE detention network marks a new, unsettling blur between military presence and domestic immigration enforcement. Officials insist the mission is limited to logistics and administrative support: moving supplies, handling paperwork, coordinating transport, and easing the load on overstretched ICE staff. Yet for many, the image of…

Don’t be fooled by the pristine packaging and “farm-fresh” labels. The chicken breast you casually toss into your cart likely has a origin story far removed from the idyllic pastoral scenes pictured on the box. The reality is that the vast majority of supermarket chicken comes from a highly industrialized system designed for maximum output…

Stories like this don’t just appear; they explode into a fragile political landscape already primed for outrage. Claims of secret indictments, unnamed insiders, and imminent arrests of high-profile figures are a recurring feature of the modern information war. Yet as of now, there is no official record, no filed charges, and no verifiable documentation that…