Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Everyone was taken aback when they saw the most recent photographs of Michael Douglas. The actor can be seen sporting a noticeably different appearance than in previous public appearances. In these photos, the actor appears to be wearing a drastically different outfit than in previous public appearances. The 78-year-old actor has been in Paris on…

He’s been a fixture on screen for decades, but he’s finally decided to call it quits a while ago. And yet, we’ll still miss seeing this legend on TV. When Steve Martin joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” he was suddenly recognized by everyone. However, the actor gradually became increasingly well-known outside of the program, thanks…

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the whole sorry saga involving Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez was at an end, what with the latter having officially filed for divorce last week. Forgiven, but wrong. No, the tale still has some juice yet, it would seem, with new reports and speculation dealing with the potential next…

The title of America’s oldest department store typically goes to Lord & Taylor, which was founded in 1826 in New York City. Originally a dry goods store, it grew over the years into a full-fledged department store. Lord & Taylor is renowned for its long history and was one of the first to introduce the…

A greedy brother inherits a house and mocks his younger sister, who only gets five rusty old clocks from their late grandmother. Little did they know about what was hidden in those timepieces. “Oh, so grandma called you as well?! I thought you’d be busy in the library…like a good little bookworm!” 26-year-old Brian scoffed…

I was horrified to discover the same birthmark on my niece that I remembered seeing on my husband. But before jumping to any conclusions, I decided to do a secret DNA test that I knew would reveal the truth. For illustration purposes only | Source: Unsplash Yet, the pharmacist’s inquiry and a helpful suggestion from…

My son vanished 13 years ago, leaving me alone with crushing debt and a chronic illness. Last night, he reappeared on my doorstep with a smile and two suitcases, but as I drifted off to sleep, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. I woke up that morning like any other, my joints…

I thought introducing my boyfriend to my mom over dinner would be just another milestone. But when their eyes locked, it was as if time had stopped. They recognized each other and I wasn’t prepared for the truth that followed. I was the happiest woman the day I decided to introduce my boyfriend to my…

After his wife passed away, an old man realized he had been living a lie when he found out that the three sons he raised alongside her were not his — he had been infertile since birth. “Hello Mr. Adams, one question. How is it that you managed to father three boys even though you…

I found a note in my daughter Lily’s backpack that read, “I’m your real dad. Come see me last Monday of September behind the school.” The words shook me. I had been Lily’s father her entire life, ever since my wife Kate, who passed away six years ago, gave birth to her. Could she have…