Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Back in the days before McDonald’s ruled the world, there was a great burger joint called Burger Chef.
Burger Chef spread across the United States, following a strategy of opening outlets in smaller towns. By 1972, its number of locations (1,200) was surpassed only by McDonald’s (1,600). They offered a double burger, called the Big Shef, and later the quarter-pound (113 gram) hamburger, Super Shef. Back in the days before McDonald’s ruled the…
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Carrie Underwood Performs “Go Rest High On That Mountain” in Memory of Vince Gill
Vince made the song ‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ famous in the 1990s. He began penning the song in 1989, following the death of fellow country artist Keith Whitley.Despite being motivated to lay down the lyrics, Vince would need years to complete the special song. The song swiftly rose to the top of the…
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‘All Glory to God’: Tim Tebow Gets the Best News of His Career Live on Air
Tim Tebow’s fellow on-air ESPN personalities surprised him before Monday’s college football national championship game with the announcement that he had been accepted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Joe Tessitore launched into the list of the 18 players and four coaches inducted this year, but did not include Tebow, who played quarterback for…
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This prediction was made by Paul Harvey in 1965. Now listen to His Terrifying Words…
In the summers when I was a kid in the 1970s, I would work for my father bailing hay. I always carried a little transistor radio… I’d stop for lunch at midday, park the tractor under a tree for shade, eat my food, and listen to Paul Harvey. Hearing his voice today transports me back…
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Embracing Aging Naturally: Melissa Gilbert’s Inspiring Journey
It’s truly fascinating to witness child stars’ growth and evolution as they navigate life. While some may fade away after their initial success, others continue to shine, blossoming into incredible individuals. Melissa Gilbert, best known for her iconic role as Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie,” falls into the latter category. Melissa’s…
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