Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A Georgia grandmother and retired Army veteran is being praised nationwide after bravely stepping in to stop a passenger from storming the cockpit on a Delta flight. Nicole Pruitt, a 26-year military veteran, proved she was still ready for battle—even at 35,000 feet. The midair drama unfolded on July 16 aboard a Delta flight from…

A Stylish Tribute Across Generations The mother-daughter bond often weaves itself through time—and sometimes through fashion. Carys Douglas, daughter of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, turned heads on her 21st birthday by reviving one of her mother’s most iconic looks. Carys Wears Mom’s 1999 Dress To mark her milestone birthday, Carys wore her mom’s pink…

Work. It’s part of life. Most people will have a job at some point in their lives. Most people will have a job for most of their lives, working day after day to pay the bills and provide for themselves and their family. In an ideal world, your job would be something you enjoy, but…

Many people are curious about the purpose of the black rubber strings hanging from large trucks. To answer this question, an experienced driver explained that these rubber strings, when placed near the wheels, serve the purpose of cleaning mud and dust off the tires, while also making it easier to check the technical specifications of…

Have you ever seen a bumper sticker on the back of someone’s car that says something like “I used to be cool”? We have – in the car line at school. This bumper sticker speaks deeply to us as parents. Even if you were the coolest person on the planet once upon a time, chances are,…

Shutterstock.com U.S. Olympic Committee Bans Trans Athletes from Women’s Sports A New Policy Stirs Debate Across the Nation The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has officially banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports categories. The decision, quietly published on the committee’s website, has already sparked national controversy. Policy Update Goes Public—Silently Earlier this…

In a series of recent enforcement operations, U.S. federal agencies have demonstrated their steadfast commitment to upholding border security and enforcing immigration laws. The latest developments involve multiple cases ranging from violent confrontations at Border Patrol checkpoints to coordinated operations targeting smuggling networks and the apprehension of repeat offenders. These actions underscore the administration’s zero‑tolerance…

Keeping a marriage afloat can feel complicated and difficult for many couples. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, while 57 percent of men admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they’ve had, and 74 percent of men admit they’d have an affair if they knew they wouldn’t…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, seven members of a single family tragically lost their lives in a devastating incident. The details surrounding the event remain under investigation, but early reports suggest it may have been an accident or a sudden catastrophe. The family, known to be close-knit and well-respected in their community, leaves behind…

Hoda Kotb, the beloved host of NBC’s Today Show, has announced her upcoming wedding planned for 2025. While her engagement news isn’t new, Hoda surprised fans by revealing details about her fiancé and their future together. During a heartfelt segment on Today, Hoda shared the story of her romantic proposal. “He’s my rock, my greatest supporter, and…