Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Back in 1983, Red Skelton, the legendary comic, appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.’   The show was filled with good-natured humor, and the two comedians traded quips and stories. Red’s sense of humor, which harkened back to the old days, was on full display. Johnny began the conversation by admiring Red’s height,…

One of twelve siblings was born, a small girl, on a chilly day in 1946 in the Tennessee highlands, at the start of this engrossing tale. Though her family was poor, her siblings thought she was the most beautiful baby. The family’s deep affection kept them going during difficult times. Neighbors disputed this, saying her…

This family portrait is unusual. You will get goosebumps when you realize why this viral image has been going viral online. It appears to be a simple, joyful picture taken from a picture of the family album at first. You could be excused for assuming that all it shows is a proud couple of parents…

Are you one of those people who rushes to grab any piece of change you see lying around? Sure, their value may be small, but they add up quickly. This man collected pennies for 45 years and blew his bank tellers away when he brought them in. Otha Anders is a teacher from the state…

All veterans deserve a good funeral when the time comes. If you give your life to serving your country, you should get a respectful and dignified send-off. Sadly, not every vet has family or friends at the time of death, but that doesn’t mean they have to be buried alone. When one air force vet…

A group of archaeologists from Russia who worked in a site in Western Iran discovered an astonishing discovery that shocks the world.   They discovered six human skeletons each of which rises to a height of five meters! The researchers who are responsible for the discovery didn’t reveal whether the remains are of gian Homosapiens,…

Jia Sarnicola and Zuri Copeland are two six-year-olds who are very close, but if anyone asks they’re not best friends – these two truly believe they’re twins. The girls met when they were three years old at their school in Miami, instantly hit it off, and have been best friends ever since, Jia’s mom, Ashley…

It is never too late to dream and set a new goal for your life. This is especially true in the example of Gabe Sonnier who worked tirelessly to be where he is now! Gabe Sonnier worked as the janitor at Port Barre Elementary. He was content with life as it was going until one…

A Florida couple turned the tables on Bank of America afte When Bank of America tried foreclosing on Warren and Maureen Nyerges’ Collier County home, the couple took them to court, CBS News reported. The couple, who had paid for the home in cash, won the case a year-and-a-half later, and the foreclosure was dropped.…