Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A recent case at a local college has captured public attention after a young woman was reportedly expelled following an inappropriate relationship with one of her teachers. The situation has raised important conversations about ethics and professional conduct in educational settings. According to initial reports, the two developed a close connection during mentoring sessions, which…

Most people didn’t enjoy math in school—numbers, fractions, and percentages aren’t exactly easy. Little Johnny was no exception, and his poor multiplication skills got him into trouble. He came home and told his dad, “I got an F in math today.” His dad asked, “What happened?” Johnny explained, “The teacher asked, ‘What’s 3 times 2?’…

Simple Hotel Safety Tip: The Water Bottle Trick When checking into a hotel or motel, safety should always come first — and one overlooked spot is under the bed. Esther, a Dutch flight attendant with KLM, suggests a clever trick: toss a bottle of water under the bed as soon as you arrive. If the…

The world is full of strange and puzzling objects that often leave us wondering what they are. Luckily, the Internet usually has answers. One popular place for this is the subreddit What Is This Thing?, where people post photos of odd items and get real explanations. This online community thrives on curiosity and discovery. Whether it’s…

The United States Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. The confirmation passed narrowly by a vote of 53–46, marking another judicial victory for the Trump administration as it continues to shape the federal courts. A Milestone…

Harris Hints at 2028 Run, Calls Trump a ‘Tyrant’ Former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested she may run for president again in 2028, calling President Donald Trump a “tyrant” in a recent BBC interview—her first in the U.K. since her 2024 defeat. “I have lived my entire career in service, and it’s in my bones,”…

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…