Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Teen who just finished high school opens cafe – is left heartbroken when no customers show
Many of us know what it’s like to have a dream that doesn’t come to fruition. Perhaps we thought a scenario would play out in a certain way, or believed that we’d be working in a different industry to the one we do today. Maybe we’d set out sights on a particular romance that, for…
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Mom says she’s allowed to snoop through her kids’ phones because she pays for them
A mom has recently divided the internet after she said she’s allowed to snoop through her kids’ phones because she is the one that pays for them. Laura Muse openly admitted to confiscating her 15-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter’s phones before they go to bed so that they can get a good night’s sleep instead…
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Boy gets in trouble for drawing at school; restaurant invites him to make wall painting
Most of us recall ignoring the teacher while sitting in a class at school. If the teacher found us writing letters to a friend or daydreaming while gazing out the window, we would be in big trouble. Joe Whale is well aware of this because he frequently received punishment for not paying attention in class…
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A veteran unable to pay for his groceries turns around to hear a customer say “It’s our turn” Leave a reply
We can all fall on hard times and experience tough periods in life. It should go without saying that when we do, we deserve the love and support of those around us to help bring us back to our feet. That’s doubly true for those brave souls who serve their country and ask for no…
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“Aunt Jemima’s” great-grandson angry that her legacy is being scrapped: “It’s injustice to my family”
Quaker Oats caused quite the stir in 2020 when it announced it would be retiring its “Aunt Jemima” brand in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet just one day after said announcement, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” protested the decision, stating the family’s belief that the move would stand only to erase black…
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