Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Former President Bill Clinton is undergoing medical treatment ahead of Christmas, and numerous close acquaintances have provided updates on his health. A spokesperson for Bill Clinton told CNN that the president was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, on Monday afternoon, December 23, following the onset of a fever. Despite being under monitoring…

The G-Clefs of Roxbury, Massachusetts, a vocal quintet, made New England famous in the pop music world in 1955 when their song “Ka Ding Dong,” recorded at Ace Recording Studios in Boston, peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the R&B chart. They were the first group from the area to…

It can be a worrying experience to get bitten by a bug, particularly if you don’t know what little critter caused the red, throbbing welt on your skin. Do not panic. The majority of ordinary insect bites and stings are benign and swiftly recover. However, some insect bites and stings, such as those from bees,…

One of the most agonizing and devastating experiences a person may go through is miscarriage. It evokes emotions of melancholy, deep sorrow, and occasionally remorse. As the mind tries to accept the heartbreaking news of a change in circumstances, many parents experience shock and bewilderment upon learning of the miscarriage. Suddenly, it seems as though…

Bad things happen to us all throughout life. But all of a sudden our faith in humanity is restored when we hear stories about compassionate people who do good to others. To many of us it seems like people are getting worse in general, especially to those who were hurt in the past, but there…