Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In a fight that will be talked about for years, legendary boxer Mike Tyson knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in just 50 seconds of the first round. The highly anticipated bout, held behind closed doors with only a select audience, was over almost as quickly as it began, with Tyson proving that his devastating power…

Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s son, Paul, 16, recently underwent his fifth open-heart surgery. The events leading to Paul’s emergency surgery began quietly. While residing in Palm Beach, Florida, a frequent home for the Baier family aside from their Washington, D.C. base, Paul contracted what seemed to be a typical cold. Amy Baier, concerned for…

Another U.S. House Republican candidate clinched his election more than a week after all votes were cast, affording Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) more padding for a slim majority constantly being chipped away by Tru,mp appointments. Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) squeezed a concession out of Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel more than a week after Election…

Jennifer Robyn Bernard, an actress who was one of the early stars of General Hospital, di*d this week. The role of Terry Brock on General Hospital for about six years in the 1980s was played by Robyn when she d*ed. TMZ says she was found in San Jacinto, California.

A day after the trag,ic de*th of their son-in-law Thomas Kingston, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent attended a memorial service. Kingston, married to their daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor, was found deceased at a home in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening. His de*th, though unexpected, is not being treated as suspicious, and an inquest will be…

Mike Wolfe, American Pickers star, posted a very solemn post to Instagram – he had experienced a tragic loss. A very close and beloved friend had died—a fantastic man who had appeared on American Pickers. Mike Wolfe paid tribute to his pal on his Instagram account. A collage of images and video snippets showcasing his…

Creating peace in blended families can be hard, especially when unexpected problems come up. Becky, a mother of a two-year-old, asked her 19-year-old stepdaughter to help with babysitting while she worked, but her stepdaughter refused. Frustrated, Becky told her stepdaughter to start paying rent to contribute to the household. This led to an unexpected argument,…

The world of country music has lost one of its most influential and beloved figures. Kris Kristofferson, known for his raw artistry, fearless spirit, and heartfelt lyrics, passed away peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on September 28, 2024, at the age of 88. As fans and fellow musicians mourn his passing, his legacy—a…

My husband and I are staying with my in-laws to save money. My MIL despises me and can’t wait for us to leave. Yesterday was my birthday, and I received a Tiffany bracelet as a gift. When my mother-in-law spotted the fancy box, she snatched it from my hands and ripped it open without a…

When I met my now-wife, she had a 3-year-old daughter. I treated her like my own, and by age 4, she called me daddy. Her biological dad was inconsistent in her life, and she called him by his first name when with us. Last night, while visiting him, my stepdaughter texted me to pick her…