Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

My home used to be my safe spot until the day my mother-in-law showed up. What began as a kind offer for a quick stay dragged into weeks of lost sleep and growing anger. I never thought I’d have to battle for calm in the very place my husband and I had made our own.…

At a rally in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump electrified the crowd with a passionate speech that intertwined his political vision with themes of faith, Jesus, and Christian values. The event, part of his ongoing campaign tour, showcased Trump’s enduring strategy of aligning his message with religious principles to energize his evangelical base. Before…

A Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, went viral after displaying a “politically incorrect” sign with messages such as “Merry Christmas” and offers of free sundaes for veterans. Owner Kevin Scheunemann stood by the sign, saying it represented his personal beliefs, which quickly ignited both support and backlash online. Many praised his honesty and patriotism, while…

Johnny asked his mom about the hair on her belly, and she called it a “bush.” He asked his dad about something he noticed, and his dad called it a “snake.” Johnny then asked about his mom’s chest, and she called them “headlights.” Johnny later walked in during a private moment and used these terms…

In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can compare to the sheer comfort and deliciousness of perfectly baked potatoes. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish, a main course, or even at a party, baked potatoes are a crowd-pleaser. But what if we told you there’s an even more convenient and scrumptious way…

A Toothpick in the Lock Led to Something I Never Expected After a long shift, I came home to find I couldn’t unlock my door—someone had jammed a toothpick deep into the keyhole. My brother helped me fix it, and I thought that was the end of it. But the same thing happened the next…