Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Sleeping well for an entire night, without waking up once, seems to be a surprisingly rare thing, but it’s actually what’s required if you’re to be entirely productive – without feeling tired – the next day. Many people think that simply going to bed at the right time guarantees them a good night’s sleep, only to then wake up…

Stock photo of autumn woodland. Credit / Shutterstock A woman has shared a picture depicting the final moments of her granddaughter’s life shortly before the three-year-old’s tragic passing. According to devastating reports, Scarlett Jensen was killed in a hit-and-run on October 7, 2022. Along with her 2-year-old brother, Henry, she was being minded by her grandmother…

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. A Nail Clipper’s Mysterious Hole Image Credit: Pixabay Although mysterious, the hole…

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings regarding severe winter weather affecting twelve states, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. The conditions are expected to pose significant travel hazards due to the presence of snow, ice, and strong winds. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Thursday night through Saturday morning for regions in…

Jane Fonda’s speech. Credit / Getty Images Jane Fonda’s hardly been a stranger to political controversy over the course of her long and storied career. Once dubbed “Hanoi Jane” after being photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun in 1972, it’s fair to say she’s had her fair share of public chastisement. The actress was…