Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Kmart’s “Blue Light Special” – Boy, do I remember those days
Kmart was born as the S.S Kresge Company in 1899. The company was founded by Sebastian Spurling Kresge. He started his career working with another giant retailer named John McCrory in Memphis, Tennessee. However, after the partners went separate ways, Kresge became the store’s sole owner. Soon, he built several stores in eight cities between…
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‘Police pulled me over for MOT and gave me fine – but randy man paid it’
A ‘traumatised’ driver was pulled over after making a mistake on her MOT. Nova Jewels, from Dundee, got a talking to after she enjoyed her 28th birthday. Shortly after the celebrations on December 22, cops found she’d forgotten to renew her MOT. They issued her with a three-figure fine, which definitely dampened her spirits. So…
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A boy feeds a homeless man without realizing he was being monitored.
After posting her son’s compassion, a proud mom’s Facebook status went viral. One day at work, he had to pick compassion or belittlement. He was deeply affected by his choice. An evening at Burger King, Matthew Resendez saw a homeless man at his counter. He asked the youngster, “What can I get for 50 cents?”…
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Two girls bullied and shouted a fat guy at McDonald’s. They received the karma treatment that so deserved them!
A video of two girls bullying and screaming at McDonald’s because he is overweight has become viral in the last few days. In this video we see a man who became the victim of a nasty bullying by two daughters because of his weight while he was standing in line waiting to order his meal.…
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The True Meaning Of ‘In Sickness and in Health’: Couple Renews Vows Amidst Cancer Battle
Once upon a time, in a sunny corner of Palm City, Florida, Steve and Charlene Owens pledged to love and cherish each other in sickness and in health. After 24 years of wedded bliss, they found themselves standing on the battlefront of an unseen enemy: terminal cancer. Their story is one of unyielding love and…
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Soldier Makes 5-Hr Drive To Get Salute From Grandfather Who Couldn’t Attend Ceremony.
Receiving a salute for the first time after becoming a commissioned officer in the army is a pretty special moment, which is why this grandson was willing to go out of his way to get the honor from his grandfather! Unfortunately, the proud grandpa was unable to be present at the actual ceremony. So, the…
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Kid brothers start their own business mowing dozens of lawns in their community
While most youngsters have spent their summer sleeping in and playing, three hardworking brothers have set up their own business and it’s proving to be a success in their local town. Brothers Marcus, Travell and Marcelino McBride are just 12, 10 and 9 but have already set up their own business in their home city…
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Mom’s baby bump was so huge people thought she was carrying 8 babies
If you ask me, pregnant bellies are the most beautiful bellies of them all. Most parents-to-be take pictures of the mom’s growing tummy so that they never forget the time that they were anxiously expecting the newest addition to their family. But when TikToker Renae W decided to share her pregnancy story – and her…
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Firefighters were fighting a fire that raged inside the house – and then they saw this dog carrying something in her mouth
A bond between the mother and her child is the most powerful bond there is. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about humans, dogs, birds or fish, we see the power of this relationship between all species and varieties. When a family’s house went on fire recently, this amazing bond was revealed. But only…
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John Leguizamo Criticizes Those Still Tipping With $20 Bills, Reminding Them “This Ain’t The 70s”
In an era where the age-old practice of tipping remains a hot topic, acclaimed actor John Leguizamo has stepped into the limelight with a message: “This ain’t the 70s.” With charm and conviction, the 62-year-old star is challenging the status quo, calling on patrons to be more generous when showing appreciation for service. The tipping…
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