Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Lew Palter, who played Isidor Straus in Titanic, died at 94.
Lew Palter, best remembered for portraying Isidor Straus in the classic film “Titanic,” died at 94. According to his daughter, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Palter died of lung cancer. While Palter’s spectacular performance in “Titanic” left an indelible mark, his true calling was teaching. Palter dedicated himself to instructing young actors at…
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Sally Field claims that Burt Reynolds ‘created’ her as the love of his life: ‘I was not.’
Sally Field was not Burt Reynolds’s true love. Reynolds officially referred to her as such in 2015, three years before his death. He expressed regret for not making their romance, which began on the set of 1977’s Smokey and the Bandit, work, and raved about how much he missed her. The actress’ perspective is markedly…
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Mel Gibson’s son Milo is all grown up – at 32, he’s the spitting image of his father
Mel Gibson has been a mainstay in show business for several decades. The Hollywood star also has nine children, one of whom, Milo Gibson, is now starting his very own movie career. Milo Gibson’s been in several films, even working together with his father on occasion. And, at 32 years of age, he is the…
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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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