Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Max Baer Jr, Known for His Role as Jethro Bodine in “The Beverly Hillbillies”, Is 85 and This Is Him Today
Max Baer Jr., renowned for his portrayal of the lovably dim-witted Jethro Bodine on the beloved television classic The Beverly Hillbillies, has etched a lasting imprint on the landscape of American comedy. Although his initial ambitions steered toward a business path at Santa Clara University, fate led him to the unexpected realm of acting, catapulting…
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K-9 Rio dies in line of duty searching for evidence
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. (Gray News) – A game warden K-9 in the Law Enforcement Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources died Thursday in the line of duty. Authorities said in a post on Facebook that K-9 Rio and his partner Cpl. Keith Page were helping to track down a suspected poacher who was…
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100-Yr-Old Birthday Girl Breaks Down At Surprise Party Waiting For Her.
Some people become a little less excited to celebrate their birthday the older they get, but not this grandma! On her 100th birthday, her family decided to throw her a surprise party. This 100-year-old’s reaction to her surprise party was too precious! As soon as her loved ones gathered around her wheelchair to sing “Happy…
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Wounded veteran gets his service dog to be the best man at his wedding
Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend… but sometimes, they’re more than that: they’re your best man. That was the case for one veteran and his beloved service dog, who have such an unbreakable bond that when it came to his wedding day, he had to have his dog involved in a special…
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Hawaiian Teen’s Soul-Stirring Rendition of “Bring It On Home To Me” on American Idol Leaves Audience with Goosebumps
Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Kahuku, Hawaii, sang a heartfelt version of “Bring It On Home To Me,” a hit from 1962 by Sam Cook, that impressed all three judges of American Idol, who stood up in admiration. The audience joined in by chanting his name, and Luke Bryan expressed his admiration, saying that it…
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Wisdom Wrapped in Laughter: Mary Maxwell’s Hilarious Prayer About Getting Old
According to the scriptures, we should cherish and appreciate our elders for their wisdom. Mary Maxwell, a delightful elderly woman, delivers a hilarious opening prayer at a convention for senior care. Let’s honor our elders, be patient with them, and learn from the valuable wisdom they share. Meanwhile, let’s have a good laugh about…
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People Mistake Baby Boy for a Plastic Doll – He Turns into ‘Beautiful’ Young Man at 6
A woman was thrilled when she found out she was expecting a child, but little did she know that he’d be born looking very different. The child’s doctors didn’t even expect him to survive because of his rare condition, but he proved them wrong. Anna Ciesielska, like most pregnant women, couldn’t wait to welcome her…
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Lesbian Woman Explains Why She’s Still Married To Her Husband Years After Coming Out
In a world where relationships often follow a predictable path, there are those who defy conventional norms and expectations, and Nicolette Popa and her husband, Ryan, are living proof of this unconventional love story. Nicolette, a 26-year-old delivery driver from Wilmington, North Carolina, made a life-altering revelation to her husband, Ryan, who is 27,…
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Teen raises $186,000 for 81-year-old Walmart worker so she can pay off her mortgage and finally retire
Doing nice things for people and making gestures to improve their lives should be part and parcel of modern day society. Sadly, the concept of charity and giving to others when you have an excess is something that appears to have been on a steady decline over the years. It is not entirely dead,…
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The Viral Homeless ‘Piano Guy’ is Now a Professional Pianist, Performing in Front of 70,000 People
This is the inspiring story of Donald Gould, a homeless veteran who turned out to be a talented musician. Before the Sarasota Keys Piano Project arrived in downtown Sarasota, no one knew about his musical abilities. When he saw the pianos, Gould immediately sat down and played Styx’s “Come Sail Away,” catching the attention of…
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