Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-L) has fulfilled his promise of making all the January 6th surveillance tapes available to the public. The tapes are now available online in the CHA Subcommittee Reading Room. The decision follows a period of limited release and stalled efforts under his predecessor, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). “Today, I am keeping…

Andrea Ivanova, a 25-year-old from Sofia, Bulgaria, has embarked on a unique journey to achieve what she believes will be the world’s largest lips. Through 27 hyaluronic acid injections, costing over $5,000, Andrea has quadrupled the size of her lips. Despite medical experts advising against further procedures, Andrea remains unsatisfied and aims for even larger…

Mamie Van Doren, born Joan Lucille Olander on February 6, 1931, in Rowena, South Dakota, is an American actress, model, singer, and sex symbol. She moved to Los Angeles, California, with her family in 1942. By the age of 15, she was already winning beauty contests and had caught the eye of Hollywood talent scouts.…

Challenge: Can you solve this math problem for middle schoolers – without a calculator?Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but I have recently become more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below. These puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because they are really fun! These are…

Yesterday, I turned 57, and despite what some may think, I’m absolutely enjoying my age. There’s a certain freedom that comes with knowing who you are, a confidence that doesn’t require validation from anyone. However, my husband, Mike, seems to have missed that memo. Constantly mocking my age, gray hair, and wrinkles, he’s become an…

In the world of parenting, where dirty diapers are as common as cuddles, a new concept is shaking things up: seeking permission from babies before changing their nappies. It’s a notion that has sparked both curiosity and controversy, leaving many scratching their heads in disbelief. Enter Deanne Carson, a self-proclaimed authority on sexuality education. In…

Throughout our lives, many of us have engaged in the act of collecting various items. From stamps to baseball cards, these collections often hold sentimental value or are simply a hobby. However, one man took collecting to a whole new level by amassing a staggering amount of pennies over the course of 45 years. Imagine…

Kass Theaz, a TikTok user with a following of over 142,000, recently went viral for a video where she jokingly said she would sue her parents for giving birth to her without her consent. As her video gained millions of views, her followers were surprised to learn that she is actually a parent herself, but…