Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s…

A Chance Encounter on a Different Path Sometimes, the smallest changes in our routine can lead to significant outcomes. This was the case for Malissa Sergent Lewis, a schoolteacher from Kentucky, who made a spontaneous decision to take a different route to work one summer morning in 2016. Running late, Malissa opted for a back…

Elinor Donahue is best known for her pivotal role in American TV hit sitcom “Father Knows Best”, but her career didn’t end when the show did, she went on to shine both on screen and off. The Washington-born actress is now 86 years old and most recently had a guest role in long-running soap opera…

At two years old, Daniel Converse amazed his parents, Steven Converse, a Modesto-based guitarist, by spontaneously singing Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Steven recalls the moment fondly, describing it as a special moment for the family. Daniel, exposed to music from a young age, often joined his father during sessions. His musical talent…

I would hope that we all know carbon monoxide is odorless, and that’s why everyone should have multiple carbon monoxide detectors in their home. Most people are also aware that a smell similar to rotten eggs signals a natural gas leak. But if you happened to smell something fishy in your home, what would your…

A Marine funeral is one of the most chilling and patriotic sights to behold. Friends, families and fellow servicemen gather to pay tribute to an individual who dedicated his or her life to protecting the freedoms of this great country. And when that individual is finally laid to rest, he or she is carried to…

Meet the Soli Sisters from Ontario Canada. When these sisters aren’t teaching the catholic faith or caring for the elderly, they’re taking on modern dance challenges just to help raise everyone’s spirits! They posted the video below to YouTube with the caption, “Sharing our joy and hope in Christ despite a pandemic. Rejoice in the Lord…

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts for our loved ones. But there are some kids who truly understand the meaning of gratitude and go the extra mile to show their appreciation. Last year, magician and mind reader Ryan Hicks, also…

What was supposed to be the best day of his life turned into a devastating experience for one boy named Teddy. He was turning 6 years old and his parents offered him to take him to Disney World or Lego Land, but he chose to celebrate it with his friends instead. His mother booked a…

.. The inquiry raised on Tumblr was a compelling one: why do animals harbor such a fondness for capybaras? Determined to uncover the answer, Hasan Jasim embarked on a quest to conduct a bit of research on these captivating creatures. The photographic evidence documenting the capybara’s amiable disposition and its ability to forge meaningful interspecies…