Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Middle schooler has her back-to-school picture photobombed by an unexpected guest
Recently, a young girl was posing for a school photo in Auburn, Alabama, when she got an unexpected guest in the frame. Brooke Mills, the student in question, was beginning seventh grade and taking a picture to commemorate the end of summer and celebrate the start of a new school year. Her mother, ShaneJoy Mills,…
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My In-Laws Keep Leaving Me Out of Dinners, So I Taught Them a Lesson
A young woman’s trip with her in-laws doesn’t go as planned. Faced with judgments about her background and manners, she makes a choice with big consequences. I (F26) went on a family trip with my in-laws two weeks ago. My mother-in-law always thinks I’m “ignorant” and “uncultured” because I come from a lower-class family compared…
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Tips for Choosing Quality Eggs
Cooking with eggs is a common practice in many kitchens. Whether you’re baking a cake or making scrambled eggs, it’s essential to select eggs that come from healthy chickens. By following a few simple guidelines, you can determine the quality of an egg before using it in your recipes. The Color of the Yolk Most…
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How Jamie Lee Curtis’ Child, Ruby, Would Look Today If She Had Never Undergone Gender Transitioning
Jamie Lee Curtis’ one daughter, Ruby, 28, stayed out of the spotlight until her personal journey and gender transition became public knowledge. But what would she look like today if she never transitioned? Ruby Guest works as a video editor for a gaming personality on YouTube, married in 2022, and she also underwent a gender…
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My Friends Always Order Expensive Food and Expect Everyone to Split the Bill, Here’s What I Did
Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends, having a great time, when the bill arrives. Suddenly, the mood shifts—people start glancing around awkwardly and chuckling nervously. Do you split the bill evenly, even though everyone ordered different dishes? Or should each person cover their own meal? It’s a common dilemma, but one Reddit user took…
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Mom’s Epic Showdown After Sons’ Birthday Gifts Turn Out to Be a Prank
Murphy’s Law, my old friend, decided to RSVP early to my sons’ birthday party this year. The storm clouds began gathering ominously as if to signal the impending chaos. And, oh boy, did chaos find its way to our doorstep. Antonio, my ever-diligent husband, and I were all set for our twin boys’ sixth birthday…
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The ‘Middle Wife’ STORY OF THE DAY.!
YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE…BUT STILL GOOD FOR A LAUGH… The ‘Middle Wife’ by an Anonymous 2nd Grade Teacher I’ve been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second grade classroom a few years back.…
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Old Man Goes to Visit Daughter for His 80th Birthday, She Doesn’t Let Him Enter Her House
I don’t see my daughter much after my wife passed away, but we talk every day. On my 80th birthday, I wanted nothing but to see her, so I drove over to her place, hoping to surprise her. When she opened the door, she looked nervous and startled. “Dad, what are you here for?” she…
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Celine Dion Calls Out Trump For Using Her Song
Welcome or back to , the site that tries every day to help you with as much information as possible. If these are useful to you, don’t forget to share the information in the groups you belong to! Thank you! In the fast-paced world of politics, where campaign speeches and rally soundtracks dominate the airwaves,…
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Boss Accused Me of Faking That I Have a Son and Got Me Arrested after I Asked For a Week off to Care For My Sick Kid
There was no way I could leave him with a babysitter. I needed to be there for him, monitoring his condition and taking him to the doctor if necessary. So, I decided to call my boss and explain the situation. I hadn’t used any of my leave for the year, so I figured it wouldn’t…
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