Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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4-year-old calls stranger โold personโ in store โ then her mom is floored by his response
These days, we often forget about the elderly among us, which perhaps why so many old people live alone and are isolated. But just because a person turns 65 or retires doesnโt mean that they donโt have feelings or opinions. And just because theyโve lived a long life, doesnโt mean they couldnโt use more friendship…
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Sally Field, 76, battled ageism in Hollywood her entire career and never had plastic surgery.
Itโs rare to encounter a celebrity nowadays who hasnโt had work done, especially given the pressure that renowned women often face. Itโs challenging to be a woman in Hollywood, but Sally Field has resisted most of the โrulesโ placed, even at 76. We adore Sally Fieldโs performances in films such as Forrest Gump and Steel…
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Costco reportedly plans to stop selling entire section except for the holidays
If you purchase books at Costco, starting in January youโre going to have to look elsewhere. According to a report from The New York Times, Costco plans to stop selling books on a regular basis. Although the warehouse club has yet to make an announcement, several publishing executives shared the news with The New York…
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Vanna White bids an emotional farewell to Pat Sajak ahead of his final show
Vanna White delivered a heartfelt message to her โbrotherโ Pat Sajak on the eve of his final episode of Wheel of Fortune. The pre-taped messaged aired during Thursday nightโs show. โI canโt believe that tomorrow is our last show together,โ White, 67, said in the clip. โI donโt know how to put into words what…
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The remarkable story of Jono Lancaster is an inspiration to us all
We live in a world where success is about getting ahead and trying not to stand out too much. Because if you donโt fit in or are a little different from others, youโre considered โoddโ or โabnormal.โ Itโs a sad view of life, and it puts too much emphasis on how we look and how…
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