Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The History of the Wooden Clothespin Before modern dryers, people relied on simple tools like wooden clothespins to hang laundry. Originally a solid wooden peg, the design improved in 1853 when David M. Smith patented the spring-loaded version, which kept clothes secure even in the wind—solving what he called a “serious evil to washerwomen.” Over…

The History of the Wooden Clothespin Before modern dryers, people relied on simple tools like wooden clothespins to hang laundry. Originally a solid wooden peg, the design improved in 1853 when David M. Smith patented the spring-loaded version, which kept clothes secure even in the wind—solving what he called a “serious evil to washerwomen.” Over…

Carrie Underwood Shares the Stage with Her Mother for a Powerful, Full-Circle Moment in Las Vegas During a standout night of her Reflection residency at Resorts World Las Vegas in 2022, Carrie Underwood paused the high-energy production for something unexpected — a touching moment of gratitude and love. Inviting her mother, Carole, to the stage,…

Keith Urban Honored with Triple Crown Award at 60th ACM Awards — Joined by Nicole Kidman for a Night to Remember Congratulations to Keith Urban! On Thursday, March 8, the country superstar, 57, was honored with the prestigious Triple Crown Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the Ford Center at…

I loved Elias more than life itself—he was 52 when we met, I was 39, and a year later we married under what felt like ideal circumstances, until his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. For two painful years I was his devoted caregiver, bathing him and soothing his agony, while his children, Jordan and Maya,…

Certainly! The viral cow math puzzle has captured Twitter’s attention, sparking intense debates over the correct solution. Unlike traditional brain teasers, this one revolves around buying and selling a cow, giving it a unique cottage core charm. Here’s a paraphrased breakdown of the puzzle: Initially, the cow is bought for $800 and sold for $1000,…

After a car crash kills her mother, seventeen-year-old Maeve is left haunted by what really happened that night. Sent to live with her estranged father, his cheerful new wife, and a baby brother she refuses to acknowledge, Maeve is consumed by grief and guilt. At first, Maeve clings to what little she remembers—rain, laughter, headlights. But…

For weeks, my neighbor’s underwear waved proudly right outside my 8-year-old son’s bedroom window. They were bright, lacy, and plentiful — and quickly became the unintentional stars of our suburban skyline. It started on laundry day. I glanced out the window and nearly dropped a pair of Batman briefs — Lisa, our new neighbor, had…

A five-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after he woke up to flames next to his bed Sunday morning and made sure his family of nine escaped. “I picked Lily up, got to the window with Lily, got the dog and got out,” Noah Woods, 5, told WSBTV. “That’s it.” But he did so much more.…

A viral photo of a plus-size man struggling to fit into an airline seat on a flight from Helsinki to Copenhagen has ignited widespread debate about airline seating policies. Originally shared by consumer advocate Christopher Elliott and later reposted by hip-hop group Pretty Ricky, the image prompted thousands of comments online. Many argued that passengers…