Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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My Boss Refused My Vacation Request – I Taught Him Why It Was a Bad Idea
“Work comes first!” my mean boss said, rejecting my vacation request to see my dying grandmother. That’s when I decided to show him why denying my leave was the biggest mistake he ever made. I’d been working for this guy, let’s call him “Mean Boss” for nearly five years. Over time, I realized something about…
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Our Wedding Photographer Accidentally Sent Me the Wrong Photos from Our Wedding — After Seeing Them, I Filed for Divorce
When Claire opens the wedding photos a month after her magical day, she expects to relive the happiest moments of her life. But the pictures she receives aren’t what she imagined. Strange, unedited shots lead to a devastating discovery, forcing Claire to take drastic action. My name’s Claire, and a month ago, I had what…
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Dad Notices Daughter Stays in School Bus Longer than Others Kids and Gets Suspicious — Story of the Day
A father worried about why his daughter often remained behind in the school bus after others left, so he decided to find answers. What he found was not what he expected. Benjamin Bruce was a single dad who had to step in to become his child’s mother after she passed away. Their daughter, Emily, had…
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Man Has DNA Test Done on Son Who ‘Doesn’t Look Like’ Him, Wife Gathers Family upon Receiving Results
A man’s choice to conduct a DNA test on his son, whom he believed bore no resemblance to him, not only stunned his wife but also profoundly distressed her. Upon receiving the results, she convened the entire family, torn between deciding the fate of her marriage in the wake of this heart-wrenching revelation. A husband…
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I Found a Love Note Written on Our Bathroom Mirror – But It Wasn’t Meant for Me
When Madison sees a note on the bathroom mirror, she chalks it up to her husband being sweet after their night out. But when she talks to him about it, his awkwardness makes her feel that the note isn’t for her. Could Ryan be cheating on her? It started how things usually do: quiet and…
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