Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, quietly changed her name upon turning 18. Renouncing her father’s last name, she now goes by Suri Noelle, adopting her mother’s middle name, Kate Noelle Holmes. Her decision became public during her performance in the New York musical “Head Over Heels,” where she was listed under…

During a White House briefing on hurricanes Helene and Milton on Friday, President Biden snapped back with “I know” after Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm gently reminded him that it was Vice President Kamala Harris’s turn to speak.Harris, 59, joined the virtual briefing, and as Biden, 81, began to wind down his remarks, Granholm prompted him…

JOKE OF THE DAY: Three mischievous grandmas were sitting on a bench outside a nursing home. An old man walked by, and one of the grandmas yelled out, “We bet we can tell exactly how old you are.” The old man said, “There ain’t no way you can guess it, you old fools.” One of…

The passing of Adam Harrison, son of Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison, has shed light on the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis. Rick confirmed that Adam’s death was due to a fentanyl overdose, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this nationwide issue. In a statement, Rick expressed his frustration over the influx of fentanyl across borders…

All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but some dogs get passed over time and time again, and begin to lose hope that they’ll ever get adopted. That’s what one heartbreaking viral photo showed, as a 3-year-old shelter dog looks devastated after not getting adopted again. But despite everything, there is…

It was an ordinary day when I sent my husband this picture, showing me with our neighbor’s horse. I didn’t think much of it.I’d been helping out at the stables for a while, and this massive black horse had become my favorite. His name was Thunder, and he was gentle despite his size. But when…

Sasha and Malia Obama, who grew up in the White House, are now embracing adulthood and enjoying life in Los Angeles. Recently, they attended an after-party hosted by singer Drake, sparking public support for their newfound freedom. Sasha, a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, and Malia were seen having fun and leaving…

Exhausted, you finally settle into bed, drifting off when suddenly your body feels like it’s “falling,” and you jolt awake. This sudden, involuntary movement, known as a hypnic jerk, can be startling. You might find yourself wondering why it happens, and you’re not alone—up to 70% of people experience this. Despite its common occurrence, it…

Teacher: “Can anyone give me a sentence with the word ‘pistol’ in it?” Sophie: “My daddy is a soldier, he has a suit of blue, he has a sword, a bayonet and he has a pistol too.” Teacher: “Very good Sophie. Johnny: “Miss, my father isn’t a soldier, he doesn’t have a suit of blue,…

A little girl says to her mother: “Mummy, when you were away at work a strange lady came around”… “Not now,” says Mummy. “Wait until Daddy gets home.” So they wait until Daddy gets home, and then Mummy says “Now dear, what were you saying about Daddy and the strange lady?” And Daddy starts to…