Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

There’s nothing quite as rousing as the National Anthem, I think many of our readers will agree to that sentiment. Of course, arguably the best thing about the tune is that it can be played and performed in so many different ways. Artists often endeavor to put their own spin on it when giving a…

Kensington Palace announced Wednesday that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales has undergone planned abdominal surgery at a private hospital in London and won’t be returning to her royal duties until after Easter. Kate is expected to spend between ten and fourteen days at the hospital where she’s currently recovering. The Palace announced the surgery…

A Texas mom decided to teach her son a lesson after she learned a valuable thing about his personaIity. The boy was causing trouble in school. Administrators at the school he attended came to his mom to explain that he was a bully toward other students at the educational institution. The Texas mom claimed that…

Over time, Bindi Irwin has established herself as a prominent figure. After her famous father passed away, the daughter of the famed Steve Irwin had enormous shoes to fill in the animal world, but she has done so.I ndeed, she and her brother Robert have matured into grownups who their late father would have been…

One saying reads, “When a door shuts, a window opens.” This adage has surely been used a million times. However, whoever said it first, one thing is for sure: although this is not a Bible verse, it undoubtedly inspires people to think there is faith and hope. While life may offer you heartbreak and sorrow…

Boy Dies, Comes Back, Says Jesus Gave Him a Message for the World When a young boy died in a car crash, he says he went to heaven. After being resuscitated, he came back with a message he says Jesus gave him to share with the world — and he wants everyone to hear it…

Loved by millions, Canadian-born singer Michael Bublé reached worldwide fame back in 2005 with his album It’s Time and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible, which reached number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, the UK Albums Chart, the US Billboard 200, and several others. Over the years, the Grammy Award winner has sold over 75 million records worldwide, but despite the enormous fame…

A waitress at a Waffle House in Tennessee was surprised when a customer left her a $600 tip. Lauren Ball, a single mother preparing to go on vacation with her father, had recently paid for her son’s second birthday party and was in a tight financial spot. She had no idea that a customer would…

Tucked away in Ohio’s scenic Hocking Hills, where the surrounding natural beauty subtly accentuates any home, is an assortment of the cutest tiny homes and vacation rentals. It’s a region where the effort to enhance the exterior appears almost needless, given the beautiful vistas that surround each property. The GloCabin stands out from the others…

Mariah Carey’s song “Without you” was the absolute hit of the 90s. Since then, many have tried to repeat the success of this singer, trying to surpass the original, but few have succeeded. The composition itself is vocally complex, and it took a lot of effort to sing it at least at a level. You…