Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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When his young grandson flies 800 miles to surprise him, Grandpa sobs.
A special relationship exists between grandparents and grandchildren in their love. They are the ones who let us do everything our parents forbid, after all. They lavish us with affection. Furthermore, although grandchildren will always feel at home with their grandparents, we occasionally forget how important we are to them as well. These sources of…
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Woman told she’s ‘too ugly’ for selfies uploads a selfie a day for a year, refuses to be bullied by trolls
Bullying is one of the most despicable aspects of modern society, I’m sure we can all agree. Prejudice against someone based on something as trivial as appearance is truly abhorrent behavior, but unfortunately social media has given people a platform to be nasty to one another while benefitting from relative anonymity. Melissa Blake knows this…
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Jeremy Renner opens up in first interview since snow plow accident: ‘I chose to survive’
It’s been a very difficult year for Hollywood star Jeremy Renner, who suffered serious injuries after a snow plow accident on January 1. But over the past few months, the actor has been making a slow and steady recovery — and recently opened up about his experiences in his first interview since the accident. Jeremy…
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This strange-looking fruit has an incredible health benefit – do you know what it is?
There’s always undeniable beauty to be found in the world around us. An unquestionable part of the allure is the sheer variety of plants and flowers to be found, the rock formations, the vibrant colors, the rich smells and unusual sights. If you like to travel, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. One of…
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‘Go Woke, Go Broke’: Megan Rapinoe Is Going Bankrupt
In a plot twist that no one saw coming, the world of sports and finance has collided in an unexpected saga involving soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. News has broken that Rapinoe, known for her outspoken activism and impressive on-field skills, is facing significant financial setbacks due to a failed penalty against Sweden. While the sporting…
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