Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Those Tiny Eggs and Nests in Your Garden Are Covered by Law.
A Close Call While Gardening I was trimming the hedge, daydreaming about lunch, when I nearly clipped the tiniest nest I’ve ever seen. It looked like a delicate cup made of cobwebs, about the size of a golf ball. Inside, two pristine white eggs, no bigger than jelly beans. I froze. Turns out, I almost…
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Woman on Welfare Raising 10 Children by 5 Fathers Shares Her One Remaining Goal
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in May 2015. Mandy Cowie’s Bold Goal: 50 Grandkids and Lifelong Welfare Mandy Cowie, a 49-year-old mother from Britain, has made headlines for proudly living off government assistance for over 30 years. Her ambition? To become the matriarch of the biggest benefits family in…
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Five must-have items to get before Trump’s tariffs begin on August 1
Five Items to Buy Now Before Trump’s New Tariffs Take Effect Tariffs Set to Raise Prices Next Month Donald Trump’s tariffs are coming into effect next month. Since his second term began, tariffs have dominated trade policy. The sweeping tariffs announced in April caused prices to rise and shook the stock market. Although some trade…
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The news was confirmed in a heartbreaking post
The devastating floods that swept across Texas have taken a deeply personal toll on the Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his wife Tavia Hunt, who confirmed that a young cousin, Janie, tragically lost her life at Camp Mystic. “Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic…
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Haunting last message from Texas woman before flood swept away her home
Tragedy in Texas: Young Woman’s Final Plea Before Flood Swept Her Away A Final Cry for Help Just moments before a flash flood swept away the house she was in, 21-year-old Joyce Badon sent a heartbreaking message to her family:“We’re being washed away.”Then the phone went dead. Raging Waters Hit Without W*rning Over the July…
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Lauren Alaina Shares the Heartfelt Story Behind Her Daughter Beni Doll Arnold’s Name
Country music star Lauren Alaina and her husband Cam Arnold recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Beni Doll Arnold, born on June 11 at 8:44 AM. Arriving thirteen days past her due date, Beni weighed 7 lbs, 13 oz and measured 19 inches long. Just days later, Lauren shared an emotional video explaining the touching story behind her daughter’s unique name.…
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New Mexico Slammed by Widespread Flooding
Flash Floods Devastate Ruidoso, New Mexico — Grief and Rescue Efforts Stretch On From Wildfire to Flood: Ruidoso Faces Another Disaster Still recovering from last year’s wildfires, the mountain town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, now faces catastrophic flash flooding. On Tuesday, June 8, intense rains triggered floods that tore through homes and businesses, overwhelming a community already…
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Flash Floods Devastate New Mexico — Emergency Crews Overwhelmed
The alpine village was still recuperating from last year’s wildfires when flash floods came, causing even more devastation to the area. Heavy rains on Tuesday, June 8 caused devastating flash floods and extensive damage in the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Online videos and images demonstrated the depth of the damage, with the rising waters…
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Country Star Pat Green Mourns “Heartbreaking Loss” After Brother Lost His Life In Texas Flooding
Devastating floods swept across six Texas counties over the July 4th weekend, leaving at least 104 d**d, including 28 children. Kerr County was hit hardest, with water levels reaching 26 feet along the Guadalupe River. Camp Mystic, a nearby summer camp, lost 27 campers and staff, and 10 children remain missing. Country singer Pat Green…
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Camp Counselor Breaks Down After Reuniting Last Survivors With Parents
Following the Texas floods that claimed the lives of 27 of her campers and coworkers, a counsellor at Camp Mystic recounted the tragic scene of parents frantically looking for their kids. As of Monday afternoon, at least 104 people had been mu**ered by the Biblical Texas floods around the state, with 75 of the d**ths…
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