Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In 2016, 10-year-old Caleb Schwab tragically lost his life on the Verrückt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, which was the world’s tallest water slide. During his ride, Caleb was ejected into the netting, hitting a metal pole, and was decapitated on impact.     His 12-year-old brother Nathan, waiting at the bottom, screamed…

Qadeer Hussain, 55, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for killing nine-year-old Alice Williams in a reckless driving accident on July 8, 2023, in Halifax. Hussain ran a red light, speeding 20 mph over the limit, and struck Alice, who was crossing the street with her mother and younger brother. Despite…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at preventing members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stocks while in office. The bill, introduced in both the House and Senate, is designed to reduce the appearance of impropriety and restore public trust in government. The proposed legislation would…

We don’t need Hollywood or bestselling books to experience shocking stories. Real life often has more surprises, drama, and twists than any fiction could. The stories we’ve collected today prove this. As you read, you’ll see that real life can be even more surprising than we imagine. IF GOD IS IN YOUR HEART, CLICK THE…

A cancer diagnosis is a scary thing. One day your life is going along normally, then suddenly everything changes. The earlier you get diagnosed, the better off you will be. These people share the weirdest signs that tipped them off to visit the doctor.     To start, it is not to say that all…

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Buy Countryside Home in England Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have expanded their real estate portfolio with a new property in the Cotswolds, England. Known for their love of design and architecture, the couple reportedly purchased the $18 million countryside estate after selling several high-end California homes, including…

John Ramsey’s Shocking Claim After 28 Years: Could a Masked Intruder Be the Real Culprit Behind JonBenét’s Murder? Nearly three decades after the tragic and mysterious murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, her father, John Ramsey, has made a stunning claim that could reignite public interest and potentially reshape the direction of one of America’s most…

In 2017, retired teacher Lisa Roberson wrote an open letter in the Augusta Chronicle that sparked a debate on the state of the education system. Roberson argued that the problem isn’t with teachers, as often claimed, but with parents. She criticized parents for not teaching their children respect, manners, or responsibility, pointing out that while…

Ohio KFC Offers Free Meals to Police Officers – Sparks Debate In Gallipolis, Ohio, one KFC branch decided to thank local police officers in a unique way—by offering them free meals, every day, all day. A sign on the restaurant’s door reads: “All uniformed police officers eat free everyday all day.” The gesture was meant…

When Carrie Underwood handed her mother a microphone onstage during her Las Vegas residency, it wasn’t just a duet. It was a full-circle moment built on love, gratitude, and the kind of quiet encouragement that changed everything. The moment unfolded during Carrie’s Reflection concert in 2022 at Resorts World Las Vegas. The crowd had already…