Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Jewelry has always been “more than just an accessory.” Rings, especially, hold deep meaning—symbolizing “commitment, power, creativity, and even spiritual insight.” Emeralds and gold are a timeless pairing. Emeralds, with their “enchanting green hue,” symbolize renewal and harmony. Gold, “celebrated for its radiant luster,” represents wealth and success. Together, they create “a union of earthly…

A rare celestial event known as a “blood moon” will light up the night sky tonight, March 13. It’s the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the lunar surface.Professor Don Pollacco from the University of Warwick explained, “The Moon, like all…

 Getty Images Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, seems very worried after hearing that she could be the subject of a federal investigation for allegedly helping illegal immigrants avoid being caught by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This week, the controversial Democrat wrote a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi asking if she…

 Getty Images Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas harshly criticized the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday for declining to review a lower court decision that reversed the conviction of David M. Smith, an Ohio man who was given a 22-year term for a vicious hammer attack. After the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit determined…

 Getty Images After becoming chair of the Kennedy Center last month, President Donald Trump announced that he is adding Fox News hosts Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo to the board of the center. “I am thrilled to announce that Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo will be joining our Kennedy Center Board – This completes our…