Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Airline introduces exclusive ‘adults-only’ section for a peaceful travel experience
Many of us have been there. You settle into your seat for a long-haul flight and breathing a sigh of relief as the plane tales off, you’re suddenly jolted by a screaming child behind you, who then starts kickboxing your chair. While some parents are considerate and prepared to calm a troubled tyke, others have…
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She was kicked out by her family for marrying a black man – now they are celebrating 70 years together
When Mary Jacobs married a black man, her parents and society ostracized her. More than 70 years later, their love is still alive and thriving. Love truly conquers all. It sounds like the stuff of romance novels or cheesy movies, but the reality is, if you have love, you can overcome so much. It’s a…
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What medical conditions did Kurt Russell have?
At 12, he made his television acting debut in the western series. Russell received a Golden Globe nomination in 1983 for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his performance in Mike Nichols’ Silkwood. Russell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father, Bing, also worked as a performer. Louise Julia Russell, his mother, was a…
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Woman’s Facebook post goes viral after Burger King employee does this at the drive-thru
A woman’s Facebook post has recently gone viral, describing an unexpected encounter with a Burger King employee. In her post, Texas-resident Rebecca Boening explained that she pulled up to the drive-thru window to place an order and began stumbling over her words. After mentioning that she was diabetic, the Burger King employee immediately left her…
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Inside Lily Tomlin’s forbidden love story: She had to hide who she was from the person she loved most
The famed actress has had a place in people’s hearts for decades, after first skyrocketing to stardom during the late 1960s for her appearances on various variety series and comedy sketch shows. In recent years, she had a starring role alongside her longtime collaborator, Jane Fonda, on the hit Netflix series ‘Grace and Frankie’ –…
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