Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Felix Baumgartner, the legendary Austrian daredevil known for his record-breaking skydive from the edge of space, has tragically died at age 56 following a paragliding accident in Italy. The accident occurred in Porto Sant’Elpidio, a coastal city in central Italy where Baumgartner had been vacationing. Local firefighters responded to the scene and found the crashed…

“Dad, I saw Mom at school today. She told me not to go home with you anymore.” I froze in place. The orange juice carton I was holding slipped slightly in my grip. My seven-year-old son, Liam, stood in front of me by the kitchen counter, his backpack still half unzipped, his tie slightly crooked…

I stared at the plane tickets in disbelief. “One first-class seat… for Daniel. One for his mother, Eleanor. Three economy tickets… for me and the kids.” At first, I thought it was a mistake. Maybe he clicked the wrong button. Maybe the airline messed up. But no—when I asked Daniel about it, he smiled like…

I slammed the boy’s old schoolbag onto the floor and stared at the 12-year-old with cold, detached eyes. He did not cry. He simply bent his head, softly picked up his torn bag, turned, and walked away—without saying anything.Ten years later, when the truth was eventually revealed, I desired more than anything that I could…

Following the release of recently discovered images and video footage that provided additional details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump dismissed a request for comment with a direct six-word statement. Trump stated during his most recent presidential campaign that if elected, he would have “no problem” with disclosing documents pertaining to convicted offender…

Beloved music legend Johnny Mathis, at the age of 89, has decided to step back from performing. He is retiring due to health concerns, specifically age-related memory loss. Despite his retirement, his Voice of Romance tour will continue as planned until the spring of this year. You can catch his final performance on May 18…

Uncovering your family’s roots can lead to some fascinating discoveries, both pleasant and unexpected. It highlights how intertwined our world truly is. Within the world of celebrities, there are some peculiar links bringing together some unexpected individuals. For example, think of Kevin Bacon and his wife Kyra Sedgwick or the unique connection between Madonna and…

In a tragic turn of events, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71 on July 24, 2025, leaving fans worldwide in mourning. Just one day prior, on July 23, the Hulkster shared what would become his final Instagram post—a simple yet evocative image tied…

A new photo of Melania Trump has stirred up quite the conversation. Many people are curious if her famous long hair might be getting a little boost from some hair extensions. It all started when J.D. Vance, the Vice President-elect, shared a photo on Twitter on December 12. The picture showed Donald Trump and Melania…

The mournful sound of the funeral trumpets echoed, blending with the pattering of rain on the old corrugated iron roof. In the middle of the yard, a gold-painted coffin was placed on two wooden chairs. All around, mourners sat tightly, each bowing their heads in sorrow for Elena – the gentle daughter-in-law who had passed…