Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Yo,ung Man Notices A Lady Foll,owing Him
A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. Furthermore, she kept staring at him. She finally overtook him at the checkout and she turned to him and said… A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around.…
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Fun,ny Mo,ments in the Class,room
In a classroom filled with eager young minds, a teacher decided to spark their creativity with an engaging word game. The challenge was to come up with words that end with “tor” and have an insatiable appetite for consuming things. The students excitedly raised their hands, ready to participate. First in line was a confident little boy…
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Whi,le I Was at W,ork, My Ten-Year-Old Dau,ghter Had ….
Acting quickly, I consoled and reassured our daughter at this significant life turning point. He stepped forward without thinking, loving and caring for her like he would for his own child even though he was not her biological father. As I hurried home from work, my daughter and husband were deep in conversation in the…
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Why Ever,yone, E,ven the Rich, Are Putt,ing Black Pep,per Un,der Th,eir Beds
It might sound like a curious old wives’ tale, but placing black pepper under your bed has become a practice adopted by many, including those who might not need to pinch pennies. This simple act is rooted in ancient traditions and beliefs in the protective and purifying properties of black pepper. Let’s dive into why…
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Mea,ning behind the ‘WC’ sign ou,tside bathro,oms
Have you ever noticed the letters WC posted outside a public bathroom and wondered what it means? If so, you’re not alone as people around the world are trying to unravel the mystery of the WC, a space that identifies a room containing a toilet and a sink. And while we’ll offer you an explanation…
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S,T,O,R,Y 7
Navigating a marriage can be challenging, especially when a third party starts meddling in your private life. For Frannie, that third party is her mother-in-law. At just 24, Frannie has even turned down her MIL’s generous offer to buy them a house, fearing it would only give her more control over their lives. Recently, an astonishing event unfolded in their home, reinforcing Frannie’s concerns. She…
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S,TO,RY 6
We expect our family members to support us and earn our complete trust, but Dorothy’s experience ended in heartbreak. After inviting her husband’s 20-year-old sister to stay with them, Dorothy and her husband only asked her to watch their two children while they were out. Sadly, things went horribly wrong, and the sister-in-law betrayed their…
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STO,RY 5
Andrea, 34, believed that she knew everything about her husband, Jake. The woman got used to her spouse’s behavior, habits and preferences. And no wonder that she started worrying when her significant other changed a lot in a blink of an eye. Thanks to the modern technologies, Andrea was able to reveal the reason for…
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STO,RY OF THE D,AY
I was home with my newborn when the doorbell rang, right in the middle of pumping. I never answer it, so I just kept going. 5 minutes later, I heard a stranger talking to my husband downstairs. Then he stormed up the stairs, grabbed the baby, and said, “Sorry, I didn’t know they were coming!” I’m like, “What? Who…
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Sorry I didn’t ….
I was home with my newborn when the doorbell rang, right in the middle of pumping. I never answer it, so I just kept going. 5 minutes later, I heard a stranger talking to my husband downstairs. Then he stormed up the stairs, grabbed the baby, and said, “Sorry, I didn’t know they were coming!” I’m like, “What? Who…
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