Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Wedding is stopped by a voice at the back of the church – then bride turns around and bursts into tears
It was supposed to be an ordinary wedding. Or, it was at least that’s what Tricia and Neil Swan thought when they were married on February 3, 2017 in a church in Kincasslagh, Ireland. But they had no idea that a surprise awaited them on their special day. After the couple exchanged their wedding vows,…
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Pink refuses to let her young daughter use a cellphone for one smart reason
Songstress Pink looks like the coolest mom, and you might expect that she’s excessively permissive with her kids, allowing them to learn life’s lessons from their smartphones. But she not that kind of parent and falls in the category of celebrity parents who limit, or prohibit, cellphone use. The Grammy-winning popstar shares two children with…
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Goldie Hawn’s Inspiring Stand against Harvey Weinstein
Goldie Hawn, the beloved Hollywood actress, recently shared a compelling story of standing up against Harvey Weinstein, a notorious figure in the film industry. In a candid interview with Variety, Hawn recalled how she confronted Weinstein and fought for justice, a tale of resilience that deserves our attention. Standing Strong Against Manipulation In the late…
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The story of Joan Van Ark
Actress Joan Van Ark initially gained notoriety in the 1980s thanks to her portrayal as Valene Ewing on the popular TV show Dallas. She returned to her part on the spinoff series Knots Landing in 2012 for a single episode, although here is where she gained most of her fame. Van Ark is happily married…
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One man found a hidden cave
In 1991, a farmer working in Vietnam’s Phon Nha-Ke Bang National Park made an exciting discovery: an unexplored cave, the entrance of which was marked by an intense and frightening roar of water. When he first saw it, he hesitated to approach it, fearful of what lay beyond. Nonetheless, this cave would later prove to…
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