Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I spent years hiding from the world—until one reckless neighbor destroyed my fence and my peace in a single deafening crash. What came next wasn’t rage or revenge, but something that transformed my life in ways I never imagined. I’m 73 years old, and for the past five years, I’ve lived like a shadow. I…

Have you ever been driving and noticed a tall, thin antenna-like rod on a truck and wondered what it was for? Many people think it’s just a throwback to old CB radios, a simple decoration, or something left over from a different time. However, that simple pole is actually a very important piece of modern…

“How are you, dear?” she asked. “How’s your day going?” “Oh, mother,” the woman replied over the phone, bursting into tears, “it’s been terrible. The baby won’t eat, the washing machine broke, I haven’t had a chance to go shopping, and I’ve just sprained my ankle, so I have to limp around. On top of…

Grilling is fun, but cleaning the grill? Not so much. Burned food, grease, and carbon buildup—known as grill gunk—can ruin flavor and attract pests. Over a season, you can collect nearly a pound of it. After trying dozens of methods, I found nothing worked as well as my Nana’s simple trick: aluminum foil and heat—no…

But what happens when your washing machine suddenly gets stuck mid-cycle? Whether it’s full of water, won’t drain, or refuses to unlock, it can feel like a nightmare—especially when you’re in a hurry. Here’s where a hidden feature on most modern washing machines comes to the rescue: the manual reset or drain-release button. Many people…

My Grandma’s One-Minute Trick to Get Rid of Garden Ants Naturally Gardening can be incredibly satisfying, but it also comes with its share of headaches. One of the most annoying? Ants. These tiny intruders not only disturb the soil and weaken plant roots but also protect aphids—those sap-sucking pests that can quickly damage your plants.…