Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Spotted This Insect at Home? Here’s What It Means
How to Deal With Silverfish in Your Home You’re brushing your teeth, half-awake, when something small and creepy darts across your bathroom floor. Gross, right? If this happens often, you may have a silverfish problem. Those shiny, squirmy bugs that look like a fish-bug hybrid are more common than you think. So what exactly are…
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Before stepping out of your car after spotting an abandoned stroller on the roadside, here’s what you should know
The world can be a frighteningly unpredictable place, full of danger and trouble for those not on their guard. It’s a sad truth that it remains the case in this day and age, but I guess some issues are always going to exist; they’re an unfortunate negative trait of the human condition. Over the years,…
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Boston Judge Accused Of Shielding Illegal
Judge Cleared of Knowing Escape Plan A state investigation found that Boston Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph did notknow about an illegal immigrant’s escape from her courtroom, though she inadvertently helped make it possible. Hearing Officer Denis J. McInerney concluded she only sent the man back to the lock-up “because she assumed he needed to…
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Mary’s CameIT0E ls ProbabIy The Greatest
From TV to Entrepreneurship Mary Padian, known from Storage Wars, has built a vibrant career beyond television. After the show, she focused on Mary’s Finds, her boutique showcasing “her distinctive eye for vintage and repurposed treasures.” A Philosophy of Reuse Through Mary’s Finds, she curates collections that blend history and artistry, giving forgotten objects…
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My Date Paid for Dinner, But What Happened Next Left Me Shocked!
When my best friend Mia insisted on setting me up with her boyfriend’s friend, I hesitated. Blind dates were never really my thing—too unpredictable, too awkward. But Mia swore Eric was different: polite, thoughtful, reliable. “He’s one of the good ones,” she said. Against my better judgment, I agreed. Eric seemed promising at first. His…
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Michael Jackson’s daughter has broken her
Paris Jackson Honors Her Father Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her father in Rolling Stone and on social media. She called him “a guiding light” and “a deeply compassionate man,” recalling how he encouraged reading, learning, and kindness during her childhood at Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson’s Legacy Known as the…
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SAD 27 year old woman ends up DYing after deciding to eat only F…
She began with a promise to herself — to feel stronger, lighter, and more alive. What could be more noble than wanting to be well? Armed with willpower and the words of glowing influencers, she stepped onto a path she believed would lead her to health. No one could have imagined it would lead her…
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he Story Behind “Barn Stars”
The Meaning Behind Barn Stars If you’ve ever driven past an old farmhouse and noticed a five-pointed star on the barn, you’ve seen a barn star — a familiar sight across rural America, especially in the East. Though many view them as decoration, these stars once held deep symbolic meaning. Roots and Beliefs Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries,…
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NASA panics after detecting
“Don’t get on the plane! It’s going to explode!” At JFK, a homeless boy named Tyler Reed screamed a warning about a bomb on a plane. Edward Carter, a Manhattan venture capitalist, was about to board when he heard the trembling voice of the child, which reminded him of his own son. Tyler had noticed…
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SAD NEWS: Just 30 minutes ago,
Tragedy at Green Valley Zoo: Zookeeper Injured in Panda Enclosure A wave of shock swept through Oregon’s Green Valley Zoo after 32-year-old zookeeper Michael Torres was critically injured on August 23, 2025 while tending to Bai Yun, a seven-year-old panda he had cared for for years. According to zoo officials, surveillance footage showed Bai Yun “nervously pacing before…
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