Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

We’ve all been there – you crack an egg, and before you even see it, the horrible smell punches you in the nose. Instead of playing a risky game of “Is this egg still good?” you can save yourself the trouble by cracking the mysterious code printed on the shell and carton. Eggs are a…

It was Thanksgiving in Maine when 11-year-old Oakley Debbs was enjoying a vacation with his family. The straight-A student from West Palm Beach Florida was also a star athlete, despite having asthma and food allergies. His family had ordered a Thanksgiving basket for the occasion and Oakley decided to eat a piece of cake out…

Target responds to a woman who calls the sweater “deeply offensive”: Get over it. Several brands have been fined for products that have offended a lot of customers recently. Because it is one of the largest clothing stores in the United States, Target is probably familiar to everyone. Target made the decision to offer a…

A plain envelope arrived—no return address, just my name in neat cursive. Inside, a note and a twenty-dollar bill. “Miss Emily, You may not remember us…” At first, I didn’t. But as I read, it came back—a struggling family at the grocery store, their card declined, my quick decision to cover their bill. Just a…

Purslane: A Nutritious and Hardy Edible Plant Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), also known as pigweed or little hogweed, is a nutrient-rich plant commonly found in the U.S. and widely used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. It’s packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, earning it the title “the vegetable for long life” in traditional Chinese medicine.…

Yet though there’s seemingly no end to the advantages it brings to our daily lives, it’s perhaps the fact that it’s a bottomless well of shared knowledge that makes it arguably the greatest invention of recent centuries There is no topic that you can’t read up on, no answer that’s beyond your reach if you…

It was a warm, quiet afternoon, the kind of day where you take a breath and just appreciate the moment. I was out in the field, leaning against the truck, feeling the breeze in my hair, and thought it would be fun to send my husband a quick picture. Just something casual, nothing special. The…

When my Spanish husband spoke to his parents, I never questioned the language barrier — until my friend, fluent in Spanish, joined us for dinner. Halfway through the meal, she grabbed my arm, eyes wide with horror. “You need to talk to your husband. Right now.” The scent of freshly brewed espresso and warm churros…

A wrist ganglion, also known as a synovial cyst, is a fluid-filled lump that commonly appears on the back or front of the wrist. It is a benign condition, but it can cause discomfort or interfere with joint movement. Why does a wrist ganglion appear? A wrist ganglion forms when synovial fluid, which lubricates the…