Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Helene mudslide rips homes from ground, kiIIs 11 members of one family
North Carolina’s Jesse Craig is mourning the loss of 11 family members who were killed by a mudslide caused by the “biblical devastation” of Hurricane Helene. Among those dead are Jesse’s mother and father, and the houses in the small community called “Craigtown,” where generations of the tight-knit family lived for 80 years. Keep reading…
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Salma Hayek, 54, recreated a bikini ad from 1999 in an epic photo.
“This photo is from a European bathing suit campaign I did for H&M in 1999,” she shared on the ‘gram Thursday. Then, she commented “of course” to an unknown question, but a quick scroll shows a fan’s request that she reshoot the photo: “Can you reshoot this pose now please? So much more lovely these…
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This $30 Cake Destroyed My Marriage – My Husband Broke Down in the Middle of His Birthday Party
At Tom’s lively birthday celebration, a seemingly innocent cake delivery unexpectedly turned the atmosphere from festive to frosty. When the cake was unveiled, revealing a shocking secret, the room fell into stunned silence as Tom’s betrayal was laid bare for friends and family to see. I was rushing around the house, making sure everything looked…
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The Secret to Perfect Mashed Potatoes
For my family, mashed potatoes are more than just a side dish – they’re a cherished staple that brings everyone together. And while I’ve tried to introduce healthier options, nothing quite compares to the comfort and satisfaction of creamy mashed potatoes. That is until I stumbled upon a TikTok tip that completely transformed this classic…
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4 ‘Brothers’ Wrote a Song That Left America in Tears – When They Sang it on TV, My Heart Broke
The Statler Brothers Show was one of the most famous shows on The Nashville Network (a country-music-oriented cable network that eventually was folded into Paramount in 2018). It aired every Saturday night and it featured the incredibly talented Statler Brothers. This group, which were not actually brothers, started by backing up Johnny Cash from 1964…
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“A Father’s Unique Lesson in Empathy: Breaking Boundaries of Parenting”
Every parent wants their children to become decent, kind, and understanding adults. We teach kids the importance of respecting other people and the repercussions of their actions and words. It is inevitable that they will make blunders, regardless of our best efforts. But, the lessons kids learn from those mistakes may have an impact on…
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5 Navy Sailors Sing 1960s Songs and Everyone Goes Wild
These five Navy sailors amuse the crowd with songs from the 1960s that are so amazing, you could think you’re listening to Frankie Vallie. Sea Chanters is the name of the group. With orchestra instruments playing in the background, it’s unclear what these 5 vocalists will do when they first turn around to face the…
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My Husband Spent Years Mocking My Weight, until My Hidden Talent Left Him Speechless—Story of the Day
For years, my husband made mocked my plump figure. I often used food to cope with our troubled marriage. One day, his jokes went too far—he compared me to a slim, beautiful woman in front of everyone. That was the moment I decided to take control. Soon, I shocked my husband and made him speechless.…
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My Ex-husband Got Our House
After years of a toxic marriage consumed by Mike’s obsession with material wealth, Nicole stunned him by agreeing to give him everything in their divorce. But as Mike celebrated his apparent victory, Nicole’s sly laughter revealed she had a final trick up her sleeve. Mike was about to face a twist he never saw coming.…
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Nobody sang, “God Bless America” better than Kate
In one of his most patriotic performances, Dean Martin teamed up with Kate Smith on ‘The Dean Martin Show’ to deliver a medley of American classics. The performance featured a choir of singers and dancers dressed in red, white, and blue. Joining Dean and Kate were legendary stars Barbara Eden, Mickey Rooney, and Norm Crosby.…
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