Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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I have to take care of someone else’s child while her mother is having fun at parties…
I fell in love with Molly, even knowing she was pregnant by someone else. I married her, raised Amelia as my own, and hoped Molly would come around. But she never did. For five years, I was both mom and dad while Molly drifted. Then one day, she said she was leaving—for good. Until she…
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Julia Roberts & Husband Daniel Moder Mourn the Death of Their 19-Year-Old Pet Myrtle
As the Hollywood couple mourn the loss of their dog, who passed away this week, both stars shared emotional tributes that quickly drew love and condolences from fans and celebrities. Advertisement Julia Roberts and her husband, Daniel Moder, are grieving the loss of their beloved dog Myrtle, who recently passed away at 19. On May…
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1000-year-old prophecy over next pope has chilling warning
Advertisement The Root Cause of Neuropathy & Nerve Pain (And How to Fix It Fast Surgeon Reveals: Simple Method Ends Joint Pain & Arthritis (Watch) Given all the fall-out regarding the death of Pope Francis – and there has been a lot written – perhaps it’s understandable that a supposed prophecy, claimed to be almost 1,000 years…
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Elon Musk’s wives: Inside the billionaire’s love life
Elon Musk and his son. Credit / Getty Images has been making headlines for countless reasons lately – from his tech innovations to his unpredictable moves in the business world. But did you know that behind the scenes, the world’s richest man is a father to 12 children, and tragically lost his firstborn at just…
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Zookeepers refuse to save drowning chimpanzee – then a truck driver breaks into his cage
First and foremost: we don’t think wild animals belong in zoos. Chimpanzees, for example, should be allowed to live their lives in freedom. No matter how much space they have to move about and no matter how well they’re taken care of, they’re still better off in the wild. Having said that, we couldn’t help…
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Internet loses its mind over Pope Leo’s degree
The 267th person to hold the office of Pope is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Pope Leo XIV. The name of a pope signifies “a certain spirit and direction and vision of the new pope,” according to Dennis Doyle, a theologian and professor emeritus of religious studies at the University of Dayton. “The…
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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Baby Announcement Will Leave You Speechless – But It’s the Baby’s Name That Has Fans Talking
The announcement that fans had been anticipating for years—that country music superstar Blake Shelton and pop icon Gwen Stefani had welcomed their first child together—shocked the entertainment industry. The adored couple finally revealed the news of their baby’s arrival on Instagram with a heartfelt post, following ten years of romance, a dream wedding, and endless…
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Plastic surgery addict spends $200K on plastic surgery
The soon-to-be-released film Barbie, starring Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as the beautiful, natural Mattel doll, is all the rage. In contrast to Robbie, Tara McConachy, Australia’s “human Barbie,” boasts a cosmetic pageantry and confesses she’ll do anything to fulfill her ideal of beauty, despite doctors’ concerns. Tara McConachy, 33, whose plastic upgrades…
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Musk Shares Clip Of Obama Calling For DOGE-Style Cuts In 2011
Elon Musk fired back at critics of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last week by sharing a resurfaced clip of former President Barack Obama announcing a nearly identical initiative over a decade ago Taking to his X platform, Musk reposted a 2011 video of Obama launching the “Campaign to Cut Waste,” an effort to…
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I PAID FOR A STRANGER’S GROCERIES TWO YEARS AGO—AND TODAY, I GOT THIS IN THE MAIL
It came with no return address. Just my name, written neatly on the front of the envelope in handwriting I didn’t recognize. Inside was a folded note and a twenty-dollar bill, held in place with a single strip of clear tape. The letter started with:“Miss Emily, You may not remember us…” And honestly, I…
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