Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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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Rod Stewart needs your prayers
Three years after being diagnosed, Sir Rod Stewart announced that he had successfully overcome prostate cancer. This statement was made by the 74-year-old man during his speech at a charitable function. He said that in February 2016 during a normal physical examination, he was diagnosed and that in July, he entered remission. He said, “No…
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If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is…
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Black couple gives birth to blonde, blue-eyed child who they call “a miracle baby”
We all dream and wonder over what our babies will look like before they get here. Boy or girl, black or white, blonde or brunette or red haired, it makes little difference: all children are a blessing unto the world, and all deserve to be loved equally. Yet while that’s true, it’s only natural for us to…
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Homeless couple receives backlash for saying employment is not for them
This homeless couple’s decision to reject traditional work and opt for a tent lifestyle has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from all around. “Homelessness isn’t wrong if you’re looking at it from our perspective,” the couple, known for documenting their tent life, has claimed. Their views, shared with their 178,000 followers on TikTok, have ignited…
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