Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Wild speculations have been rife on the internet ever since Katy Perry and Gayle King’s 11-minute journey to the edge of space. Conspiracy theorists on the internet claim that Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket’s all-female crew’s voyage was a complex fake. As ‘evidence’ that the crew never ever visited space, social media users have now…

One evening, I rushed out of the shower to find my 3-year-old son sobbing, covered in red paint, while my wife remained glued to her iPad. I was frustrated, not understanding how she could be so oblivious to the situation. My son, trembling and tearful, said, “Daddy, I made a mess,” as I saw the…

Hey folks! I’m Pippi — short for Phoebe — and today I’ve got a story about my Dad, Pete. He’s 55, rugged as they come, with a white beard and hands that’ve built half the bathrooms in town. He’s a plumber by trade, but really, he’s a craftsman. Every job he takes on, he does…

In a small Michigan town, Owen Burns, 13, became a hero when he stepped in to protect his younger sister from a scary situation with a stranger. Owen was the first person in this brave story. He had just come home from school. He was excited to relax and play video games, which was something…

My father was not meant to be present. They claimed the throng, the noise, the stairs would be too much for him. Since the stroke, he had not spoken in full words and had not moved in months. But I wanted him present. Not on a video call, not in spirit. Here. That meant I…

Chelsea Charms boasts the world’s largest breasts at 164XXX cups, each weighing 40lbs. Originally a natural D cup, she underwent three surgeries to achieve her colossal size. Her third surgery involved polypropylene string breast implants, which. Despite the massive size, Chelsea claims her back isn’t suffering, crediting back exercises for support. She intends to reduce…

The university library was my second home. Clustered study carrels, the hush of turning pages, the sweet brainstorm aroma of steaming cappuccinos—I thrived in the quiet rigor. Midterms loomed, and I was immersed in immunology charts when my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen: “Dad.” He never called during exam season. My pulse quickened. Dad (voice…

If you’re anything like me, you won’t think too much about the position you adopt while sleeping. Picture it: you’ve come home from a(nother) long day at work, played with the kids, cooked food, put the kids to bed, and maybe had some time to relax in front of the TV or read a book, so…

A dessert that truly has it all—this Pecan Cheesecake Pie is the ultimate indulgence. It marries the creamy, luxurious texture of classic cheesecake with the rich, nutty sweetness of pecan pie. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a velvety brown sugar cheesecake filling, all crowned with a warm, gooey pecan caramel topping. Every bite is pure bliss—and…

Wife: “Honey, don’t forget to buy BREAD when you come home from work and your girlfriend Valerie greets you.” Husband: “Who is Valerie?” Wife: “Nobody, I just wanted you to answer, to have confirmation that you saw my text.” Husband: “But I’m with Valerie right now, I thought you saw me?” Wife: “What??! Where are you?” Husband: “Near the bakery.” Wife: “Wait, I’m…