Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Ever pondered that bananas, beyond their global gastronomic appeal, could be a soil’s best friend? Indeed, by merely embedding a banana into your garden’s fabric, you’re not just discarding fruit but depositing a wealth of nutrients that can rejuvenate the health of both plants and soil. Let’s delve into the organic wonders of this tropical…

A 9-year-old boy recently renewed his vows to a woman 53 years his seniors, a year after first marrying her. Sanele Masilela and Helen Shabangu of Tshwane, South Africa wed in 2013, claiming it was an order from their dead ancestors. The renewing of the vows was required by a local tradition which states a…

A Texas mother has become a hero after saving her son from a dog attack. Chante Wright-Haywood was getting ready to drop off her son at daycare when the horrors began. A pit bull came out of nowhere and bit her 2-year-old son in the stomach. She screamed, grabbed the child and ran home. The…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news November 2017. A father who killed his newborn daughter by fatally punching her was found dead in his prison cell. Liam Deane was found dead just a month after being imprisoned for the murder of his daughter. Deane was allegedly killed by prisoner John…

An Australian resident, raised on a farm and familiar with the local wildlife, once encountered something truly extraordinary during a stroll. In the sun-scorched grass, she spotted a spider, but this was no ordinary spider – it was a huntsman spider, exceptionally large compared to the usual ones. The girl, accustomed to the abundance of…

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or someone who has yet to experience the film, this deleted scene is a must-watch. “Dirty Dancing” is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences since its release in 1987. Set in 1963, the film follows the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman, a young woman vacationing with her family at…

There are times when you just don’t think anything good will happen.And when you’re feeling helpless and lost, even small acts of kindness really helps you to pick up the energy.For a woman who lived in Southern Indiana back in the days, she had a m iracle happen to her when a stranger decided to…

For the past nine years of having been with the Goldsboro Police Department in North Carolina, Officer Michael Rivers has come to know the faces of the homeless in his community. But on Wednesday, he came upon a homeless woman he had never seen before. And her shirt caught his eye. It read, “Homeless. The…

In the late 1950s, the biggest generation in American history was introduced to two new exciting forms of media. The first was TV, which became the primary source of family entertainment. The second was Rock and Roll music, which teenagers loved! The two powerful forces combined in one epic show called ‘American Bandstand’ starring Dick…

Deciding how to punish your children can be a tough call. Determining a fair punishment that gets the lesson across effectively without being cruel is difficult. On top of that, you have to deal with other people’s opinions and judgments. This mom in Ontario, Canada had a creative way of punishing her two sons after…