Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

There’s a reason optical illusions are so popular around the world. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like having a play around with perception? Who doesn’t like to be frustratingly mystified when they can’t see something others can with ease? From time to time, we stumble across puzzles that truly leave us stumped, and part of…

Eggs: 8 Mayonnaise: 6 tablespoons Mustard sauce: 2 tablespoons Hot sauce: 1 tablespoon (or adjust to taste) Chives: 2 stalks Paprika powder: 2 tablespoons Pepper: 1 pinch Salt to taste Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 16 halves Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions 1. Boil the Eggs Place the eggs…

Sally Field, an iconic Hollywood figure with a career spanning nearly six decades, has earned acclaim as an actress, director, and activist. Born in Pasadena, California, in 1946, her entertainment lineage paved the way for her success. She initially graced TV screens in shows like “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun.” In 2023, she received the…

Have you ever heard the curious old wives’ tale of placing black pepper under your bed? Surprisingly, this practice has gained popularity among many, regardless of their financial situation. Steeped in ancient traditions, the act of placing black pepper has been associated with protective and purifying properties. Let’s delve into the significance of black pepper…

A “Wheel Of Fortune” puzzle had the whole nation scratching its head at the same time. The game went viral after a podcast host shared a screenshot of the puzzle to Twitter, garnering more than 40,000 likes and 13,000 retweets. Hundreds responded with their guesses to solve puzzle, which included the likes of “Suck it…

Dolly Parton has been there and done pretty much all there is to do in the music industry. And yet… and yet the country music icon is still finding ways to challenge herself and broaden her scope of magnificence. As per reports, fans the world over are reacting with joy over reports that Dolly is…

The video of Guy Penrod and Sarah Darling singing their song, “What I Know About Heaven” begins with a gentle piano melody. There is a calm and reassuring quality in the singers’ voices, the lyrics, and the music. As the full band comes in behind him Guy Penrod’s rich voice is the first to be…

What special gift do you give to the person you’ve been married to for 50 years? That’s the question Lee Wilson, a farmer in Kansas, asked himself as his anniversary approached. He first met his wife, Renee, in high school, though the two didn’t become a couple immediately due to the fact that she couldn’t…

The internet – and the limitless wealth of information it provides – is an immeasurably useful tool for more reasons that anyone can list.Yet though there’s seemingly no end to the advantages it brings to our daily lives, it’s perhaps the fact that it’s a bottomless well of shared knowledge that makes it arguably the…

Beckett’s story is undoubtedly one that resonates deeply with many, touching the hearts of those who read it. At such a young age, facing a diagnosis of cancer is a daunting and heartbreaking experience for both the child and their loved ones. The strength and resilience shown by Beckett and his family in the face…