Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“With every pregnancy, people asked me, ‘are you crazy?’” Susan Sarandon shares how it feels to become a mother after 40
For many of us, the name Susan Sarandon immediately evokes feelings of fondness. Across her incredible half a century long career, the legendary actress has time and time again captivated audiences around the world. Susan Sarandon poses for a portrait in 1982 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images) But there’s more to…
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Boy stops police officer on his way to school and asks her to pray with him
The spontaneous gesture of a young boy on his way to school prompted a police officer to share the good deed in the hopes of locating him to say thank you. Louisville Metro Police Department officer Jan Dykes was out on patrol when a boy stopped her and asked her a question. “He stopped me…
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‘We lost a special man’ – wife comes across husband’s overturned car in fatal crash with stolen vehicle
A 75-year-old grandfather died in a crash involving a stolen car – the man’s wife and daughter came across the wreck while out driving. Richard Riggs, from Holbrook, New York, died in the multi-vehicle wreck on the Southern State Parkway on Monday afternoon. It’s a day that Carol Riggs will never forget. She and her…
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Tennessee couple married for 69 years spent final hours holding hands – “what a love story”
A couple who had been married for nearly seven decades shared a touching final moment together at a Tennessee hospital before their deaths. Tommy Stevens passed away this year on September 8 at the age of 91, just one day shy of what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary. His wife, Virginia, also 91,…
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Jennifer Garner made a decision to save her family’s history
Jennifer Garner is one of the most loved celebrities because of how relatable and approachable she seems. Her Instagram account is brimming with wholesome content about being a mother and navigating through life. As a young girl, Patricia had a lot of sweet memories of growing up at a farm in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. She…
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Sight test! 8 out of 10 were wrong. What’s actually in the picture:
Sight test! 8 out of 10 were wrong. What’s actually in the picture: More users of social media face difficulties as a result of an insight test. Many people are perplexed by the posted image since it presents a different view of what it truly is. Many people are misled by a photo shared on…
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Four police officers grab a bite after a long shift – can’t believe what’s then written on their receipt
Four Louisiana police officers were working their shifts as normal, and when they became hungry, they decided to go to Outback Steakhouse to grab a bite to eat for dinner. What they didn’t know was that as soon as they walked in the door, the manager and server took notice of their uniforms and planned…
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UPS driver uses hilariously clever method to deliver package on icy driveway
The homeowner’s security camera captured it all. “This guy is awesome.” Winter in certain states brings with it a unique set of challenges, including treacherous roads and sidewalks glazed with ice. Despite these obstacles, the delivery of mail and packages must continue, no matter the conditions. This story highlights the extraordinary lengths a UPS…
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Elderly man secretly filmed waiting for his wife at airport with chocolate and flowers
Oh my goodness, he’s the cutest and best husband ever. ❤️ Pssst. Here’s your feel-good public service announcement for today. Romance isn’t dead – it’s just been stuck waiting at the airport with a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers! Over 60 million people have fallen in love with 80-year-old Bernard Mills as he…
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Boys save young girl from drowning – rewarded with burgers for life
It was the usual weekend for one group of kids from Jackson Park, Missouri; the sun was out so they headed to their local park for a splash around in the creek. Their usual haunt was Jackson City Park where kids would often splash around in the water at Hubble Creek. But with recent high…
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