Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Even experienced drivers and motorists are scared to cross this bridge.
This is LOUISIANA’S LAKE Pontchartrain Causeway – the bridge was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in 1969 as the longest bridge over water in the world. Then, in 2011, a rival claim from China threatened to oust the nearly 24-mile bridge from the top spot. But the causeway wasn’t bowing out without a fight.…
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Subway Restaurant Criticized for ‘Poor Taste’ After Putting Titanic Joke on Sign
A US Subway restaurant came under fire for making fun of the OceanGate Titan submarine on the outdoor sign. It turns out that the idea of five people dying in a “catastrophic implosion” at a significant depth in the ocean isn’t quite ready for a good laugh just yet. About 600 kilometers from Newfoundland, the…
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Elinor Donahue: A Versatile Talent in the Spotlight
Elinor Donahue, a seasoned actress with a career spanning over six decades, has graced screens both big and small with her undeniable charm and acting prowess. Recognized for her versatile talents and memorable roles, Donahue’s contributions to the world of entertainment have left an indelible mark. In this article, we’ll explore the life, achievements, and…
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People are boycotting ‘Oppenheimer’ after ‘disgusting’ line offends ‘one billion people’
Days after Christopher Nolan’s three-hour global box office success Oppenheimer was released, it received a wave of backlash from the Hindu-right in India. The reason for that is one particular sex scene during which the main character, played by Cillian Murphy, reads from the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text in Hinduism. Bhagavad Gita was likely…
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Albino sisters who were born 12 years apart and are now famous models
These siblings have a unique thing in common despite having been born more than a decade apart. An uncommon genetic disorder called albinism results in a lack of pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and/or hair, giving albinos a distinctive appearance: An albino child is quite uncommon… So it’s amazing that a Kazakh couple had not…
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