Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

If you live near forests, fields, or rural areas, ticks are a constant concern. These tiny arachnids thrive in grassy and wooded environments, feeding on the blood of animals and humans alike. Despite their small size, they pose a surprisingly large threat to health. What might look like a harmless bite can actually transmit serious…

The Travel Agent’s Surprise A travel agent was finishing up paperwork when he noticed an elderly couple standing outside his shop window. They were holding hands, staring longingly at the posters of tropical beaches, cruise ships, and mountain getaways — the kind of scenes that make you dream. Something about them tugged at his heart.…

The Thanksgiving Name Game When you’ve dated someone for years, you’d think their mom would at least remember your name. But apparently, some mothers-in-law have selective memory — especially when they’re not ready to let go of their son’s past. I’m Jenny, and my boyfriend and I have been together for three years. His mom,…

The Smartest Speed Trap Ever A police officer thought he’d found the perfect hiding spot to catch speeding drivers — a quiet curve on the highway where no one could possibly see him until it was too late. Every holiday weekend, he parked there with his radar gun ready, ticket pad open, confident he’d fill…

For an elderly couple, bedtime wasn’t just about rest — it was game time. Their nights often featured a lighthearted contest they fondly called “fart football.” As they settled beneath the blankets one evening, the husband suddenly shattered the quiet with a thunderous blast. Grinning proudly, he declared, “Seven points!” It was all part of…

Little Johnny’s Classroom Lesson During class, Little Johnny suddenly let out a loud fart that echoed through the room. The entire class went silent. The teacher glared at him and said, “Little Johnny! What do you say when you do something like that?” Johnny paused, thinking carefully, then replied, “Excuse me, ma’am.” The teacher nodded…

He Sent Me an Invoice After Our First Date — With a Payment Plan for Every Act of Kindness When Eric insisted on paying for our first date, I genuinely thought I’d met a rare gentleman. He arrived with a bouquet of roses, a neatly wrapped gift, and a disarmingly charming smile. My friend Mia,…

The day after my son saved a toddler from a burning shed, we found a strange note on our doorstep. It said to meet a stranger in a red limousine near his school—at 5 a.m. I almost threw it away. But curiosity won. And that one decision changed everything. It all began last Saturday in…