Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Old Terms That Are Vanishing From Our Vocabulary
7) Liverwurst Also known as braunschweiger, this liver sausage is still a beloved favorite for many folks, though the stuff we buy in the supermarket is quite a bit sifter and more unform than the original German version. Did you eat this on toast or crackers, with onions or mustard? Seems like anyone who grew…
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High school wrestler forfeits state tournament immediately when he sees who opponent is
There’s always a large degree of respect to be earned for sticking by your beliefs or sacrificing something in the name of your faith. Brendan Johnston, a former high school wrestler from Colorado, knows all about that. Back in 2018, he reportedly forfeited no less than two state tournament matches that were supposed to take…
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John Travolta can’t stop crying.
In his Instagram post, John Travolta included a flashback photo of Lisa Marie and a heartbreaking letter, “Lisa, baby girl, I’m sorry. I’ll miss you, but I’m confident we’ll cross paths again. During this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are with Riley, Priscilla, Harper, and Finley.” Lisa Marie Presley, the musician and only daughter…
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Cracker Barrel to make significant changes in the coming year – CEO says ‘We’re just not as relevant’
The next time you step into a Cracker Barrel restaurant, things might look and taste a little different. “We’re just not as relevant as we once were,” Cracker Barrel’s new CEO Julie Felss Masino said during a recent conference call about upcoming changes to the 55-year-old chain. In order to refresh the brand, Masino said…
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Nicole Kidman, 56, called ‘desperate’ for revealing clothing choices
Celebrities are sadly not immune to hateful comments and trolling online, and Nicole Kidman has proven that she’s no different. In fact, the 56-year-old has received a ton of hate for her clothing choices over the past few years, especially from those who believe she is dressing a lot younger than her years. Though, the…
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