Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Devyn never thought she was ugly, but she always disliked her nose. She considers the surgery, performed by Dr. Mark Ginsburg, the best decision of her life. It changed far more than just her physical appearance. She has shared her journey openly on TikTok, where she has over 61,000 followers. Her recovery updates and before-and-after…

Democrats Face Pressure as “Schumer Shutdown” Nears One Month   The federal shutdown — now dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” — is nearing four weeks, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid and key programs like SNAP and WIC at risk. What began as a dispute over spending and border policy has become “a prolonged…

Cremation has become increasingly common in recent decades, especially in the Western world. Families are drawn to it for practical, financial, and even environmental reasons. Yet many Christians still wonder: Is cremation a sin according to the Bible? The short answer: the Bible doesn’t explicitly forbid it. No scripture commands against burning a body. However,…

Karatu school bus tragedy that claimed 32 children, two teachers, and a driver — one of Tanzania’s darkest moments. The morning of May 6, 2017, remains etched in national memory as a day of heartbreaking loss and collective mourning.   The students from Lucky Vincent Primary School in Arusha were traveling to take a mock…

The rock world is mourning the loss of a true original. Marcie Free — the powerhouse vocalist behind King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child — has died at the age of 71.   A marvel to behold Her death was confirmed on Friday by longtime friend and drummer Jay Schellen, who performed with Free in…

The Hidden Beauty of Mourning Cloak Butterfly Eggs   I recently discovered strange black geometric patterns on my garden leaves and feared an infestation.   Instead, they were the eggs of the Mourning Cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa), laid in clusters that form delicate, lace-like designs — tiny masterpieces of nature. When they hatch, small black…

Nail clippers are a common household item, mainly used to trim nails, but they have other clever uses too—especially with the small round hole at the end.   Here are a few surprising ways to use it: Keychain Attachment: “We can put the keychain into the small hole,” allowing the nail clipper to hang securely.…

Bruno, the son of a well-known goalkeeper, has laid his mother to rest after days of mourning.   The emotional ceremony brought together family, friends, and supporters who gathered to say their final goodbyes. Visibly heartbroken, Bruno stood by the graveside, honoring the woman who had been his greatest source of strength. The young man’s…

As we reported earlier, Melissa ranks as the most powerful hurricane ever to make a direct strike on Jamaica. Across the broader Atlantic, however, Melissa stood out for several extraordinary reasons:   It matched the record for the strongest hurricane to make landfall anywhere in the Atlantic basin, with sustained winds reaching 185 mph. With…

Judge Allows Robinson Civilian Clothing in High-Profile Trial Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf ruled that Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, “shall be dressed as one who is presumed innocent” during court appearances. However, Graf denied his request to appear without restraints, citing security concerns. Court and Media Restrictions Graf banned…