Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Nearly everyone has used or seen a nail clipper. They’re invaluable for tackling hangnails, painful and peeling cuticles, and cutting through plastic wrappers on beauty products. While most people are familiar with them, few know why there’s a little hole at the end. Although mysterious, the hole in nail clippers is just for loss prevention.…

You can’t choose your family, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad. Because of this, we have to be ready for both nice and not-so-nice surprises in life. The Story: My husband and I have our phones on silent until at least 10 a.m. on weekends. So, we’re sleeping. Suddenly, I wake up to the…

Birds of a feather flock together, as the saying goes, and we can see evidence of this in many aspects of life. One way we see it is in terms of certain classes of individuals. Those who are well-off tend to associate with other well-off people, whereas those who are impoverished do the same. It’s…

The Story: My husband disappeared when my son was 5 months old. When my son started talking, he always said that a bad man came to his room while we were sleeping. We didn’t take it seriously. Years later, I found my husband’s old watch in my son’s room, hidden behind a closet. I panicked…

Salt and washing powder are two things that every family will have. Salt is a spice for cooking while washing powder is mainly used to clean clothes. The two things are not related to each other, but when mixed together, they will bring many unexpected uses. It can help solve countless problems in your family.…

Tina’s life unravels when she notices a birthmark on her best friend Megan’s adopted son that’s identical to the one her deceased son had. As she struggles to understand this impossible coincidence, Tina uncovers a harrowing truth. Tina struggled to feel happy for her best friend Megan, who was showing off her adopted son, Shawn.…

In a world filled with noise, chaos, and fleeting moments, there are some encounters that leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Picture this: a supermarket, a timid boy, and a cashier who became his unexpected hero. As tensions rise and voices clash, one courageous act from a special young boy brings an entire store…

Weddings are usually a time to celebrate the union of two people. Everyone hopes for a smooth day, but in these stories, people face the hard truth about their partners that threatened their marriage before they started. A Mother’s Brave Stand for Truth and Loyalty A mother’s role often extends beyond nurturing to guiding and…

As a single father to two young daughters, Jack found life challenging. His wife had left to travel, leaving him to balance work and take care of his daughters, four-year-old Emma and five-year-old Lily. Though he adored them, managing everything alone often left him worn out. One morning, as usual, Jack woke up early to…

It sounds like you found yourself in an incredibly hurtful and frustrating situation, where you felt excluded and disrespected by your husband and his family. It’s understandable that this experience would leave you feeling hurt, especially given the assumptions your mother-in-law made about your background, and your husband’s failure to stand up for you. First…