Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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According to Steve Harvey, “The God I Serve Didn’t Bring Me This Far To Leave Me.”
One saying reads, “When a door shuts, a window opens.” This adage has surely been used a million times. However, whoever said it first, one thing is for sure: although this is not a Bible verse, it undoubtedly inspires people to think there is faith and hope. While life may offer you heartbreak and sorrow…
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Red Skelton and Johnny Carson Trade Quips and Jokes on The Tonight Show: A Hilarious Blast from the Past!
Back in 1983, Red Skelton, the legendary comic, appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.’ The show was filled with good-natured humor, and the two comedians traded quips and stories. Red’s sense of humor, which harkened back to the old days, was on full display. Johnny began the conversation by admiring Red’s height, to…
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“Solace and support through music”: Garth Brooks walks off stage after reading the sign of a woman in the audience
Music has the remarkable ability to offer solace and support during the most challenging and gloomy moments, a truth well understood by numerous singers and musicians. Garth Brooks, in particular, possessed a profound understanding of the impact of music when he anticipated the profound impact the sign would have on the woman in the audience.
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“Young, Talented and Brave”: Little boy sings the National Anthem to a Stadium Full of Spectators
He became the star of the event! In a small town where the highlight of the year was the annual basketball game, there lived a young boy named Drake Grillo. Drake was no ordinary child; he possessed an audacious spirit that set him apart. The town’s stadium would fill with thousands of locals eagerly awaiting…
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Nobody sang, “God Bless America” better than Kate Smith
In one of his most patriotic performances, Dean Martin teamed up with Kate Smith on ‘The Dean Martin Show’ to deliver a medley of American classics. The performance featured a choir of singers and dancers dressed in red, white, and blue. Joining Dean and Kate were legendary stars Barbara Eden, Mickey Rooney, and Norm Crosby.…
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