Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Fire Safety Alert: What Not to Plug Into a Power Strip As the northern hemisphere dives into winter, heating systems hum to life, and many of us pull out space heaters from storage. Firefighters warn that some common practices can put your home at serious risk. Space Heaters: Never Use a Power Strip Space heaters…

Donald Trump’s hostility toward journalists has been on full display multiple times this week. But his latest outburst at a female Bloomberg reporter may have crossed the line, according to his critics, who say it was one of his most extreme attacks lately. “Quiet! Quiet, piggy!” Just days before reversing his stance on releasing Jeffrey…

1. Emotional Impact Being with the wrong partner can leave lasting emotional effects. Intimacy with someone who doesn’t value you may cause “feelings of emptiness, regret, or disappointment,” and make it hard to separate physical closeness from emotional attachment. 2. Social and Relational Consequences These relationships can strain trust, friendships, or social circles, especially if…

Cracker Barrel Apologizes for Decorations That Resemble Nooses A Cracker Barrel restaurant in Connecticut faced criticism when a customer pointed out that some of its decorations resembled “nooses” hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant chain has issued an apology for the incident. Decorations Misinterpreted Cracker Barrel clarified that the items in question were not actual…

Turtle or Camel? What Your Brain Reveals What’s the first thing you noticed in this cloud picture — a turtle or a camel?Your choice may reveal fascinating insights into how your brain sees the world, processes emotions, and makes decisions. Let’s explore what your mind might be telling you. Turtle First? You’re a Right-Brained Thinker…