Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • If you find ticks inside your home, here’s what you should know

    If you find ticks inside your home, here’s what you should know

    I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is…

  • Trump Deploys U.S. Marines to…See More

    Marines Deployed to Support ICE Operations The U.S. military has deployed 200 Marines to Florida to provide administrative and logistical support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a move that the Pentagon confirmed has “sparked debate nationwide.” Officials emphasized that the Marines “will not be involved in law enforcement activities.” Their duties include communications, infrastructure…

  • WATCH: Shots Fired As R

    Personnel with the United States Coast Guard opened fire Thursday night on a U-Haul truck after the driver of the vehicle refused to comply with commands to halt at the entrance of a base located in California, the agency reported.A video of the incident shows the truck, with headlights blazing, reversing toward security officers stationed…

  • New Requirement for

    For days, Americans watched rumors balloon across social media and political circles. Analysts hinted, insiders whispered, and supporters speculated endlessly. But on Sunday morning, the guessing finally ended. President Donald Trump confirmed what millions had been hoping—or fearing. He intends to give every American a $2,000 “tariff dividend,” a payment he claims will be funded…

  • 8 ALARMING SKIN SIGNS YOU

    Sudden Dark Spots – Unexplained dark patches that rapidly grow or change. Non-Healing Sores – Persistent sores that don’t heal after weeks. New Moles – Moles that change shape, size, or color quickly. Itchy, Scaly Patches – Rough, itchy skin that peels or flakes. Swelling with Pain – Red, swollen skin accompanied by sharp pain.…

  • J0ven was hospitalized aft

    Ultimately, what matters most now is nurturing an environment where recovery is truly possible. ‘ That means honoring the survivor’s experience, respecting their pace, and surrounding them with steady, nonjudgmental support. Professional care, community understanding, and clear accountability each play a part in rebuilding a sense of control and dignity. Healing is rarely linear, and…

  • I love this find above all others

    I love this find above all others

    A Rare Thrift Store Treasure A small, gold-colored charm shaped like a lantern recently caught attention online. Measuring about an inch long, it features a crystal center and a 14K stamp on the bottom. The base is magnetic, the top is not, and the bottom clicks into place. This vintage piece isn’t just decorative—its switch…

  • JD Vance and Usha’s Unexpected Romance: From Yale Classmates to Political Allies

    JD Vance and Usha’s Unexpected Romance: From Yale Classmates to Political Allies

    In the polished halls of Yale Law School, where ambition and intellect often define the room, two students crossed paths whose worlds could not have been more different. J.D. Vance, a Marine veteran from Middletown, Ohio, was a first-generation law student still finding his footing among Ivy League peers. Usha Chilukuri, the daughter of Indian…

  • WATCH: Shots Fired As R

    WATCH: Shots Fired As R

    Personnel with the United States Coast Guard opened fire Thursday night on a U-Haul truck after the driver of the vehicle refused to comply with commands to halt at the entrance of a base located in California, the agency reported.A video of the incident shows the truck, with headlights blazing, reversing toward security officers stationed…

  • Fired With a Middle Finger: Inside t

    Fired With a Middle Finger: Inside t

    What ultimately remained after the uproar over Elizabeth Baxter and Sean Dunn was not a grand lesson in patriotism or rebellion, but a cautionary reminder of how quickly public attention can be captured, inflamed, and then discarded. Their actions were real, their consequences painful, yet their legacy was reduced to a shorthand insult in partisan…

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