Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Should the national anthem be honored in at sporting events?   The tradition of playing the national anthem before sporting events in the United States has deep roots that trace back to the end of World War I. Originally seen as a powerful display of patriotism and a unifying force, the practice began to take…

Remember These? Man Discovers Mysterious Tools in His Grandparents’ Home     A young man recently sorting through his late grandparents’ belongings stumbled upon some intriguing metal objects.     Curious, he showed them to a friend, but neither could identify the items until they discovered some information online. These mysterious metal sticks turned out…

Emotional impact: 10-year-old wows with national anthem, brings tears to grown men   Teaching children to respect their country and appreciate the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy is crucial from an early age. One powerful way to pay tribute to the courageous men and women who fought for our freedom is by standing…

Man collects pennies for 45 years, stumping bank tellers when he finally cashes in   Throughout our lives, many of us have engaged in the act of collecting various items. From stamps to baseball cards, these collections often hold sentimental value or are simply a hobby. However, one man took collecting to a whole new…

Boy Decks Out An Old Lady’s House For Halloween To Make Her Feel Like The Holiday Is Worth Celebrating   In addition to helping his dad decorate their house and creating a costume with his mother, Kevin was already dreaming about all the candy he would get. But he couldn’t get rid of one house…

Boy is bullied for his pink T-shirt: When I see his teacher the next day, my heart breaks   9 year old William Gierke from Wisconsin was really proud of his T-shirt. But he came home from school crying and heartbroken. His classmates had bullied him and called him a “sissy” – because the T-shirt…

I feel a little bad since no one said anything nice to me for my work, greetings     some comment: Impressive work keep it up   That is SPECTACULAR!!!   Good job sir very creative keep on doing it   I love it.I would be happy to display it in my home.

Hold onto Your Eggshells: Seven Reasons to Reconsider Tossing Them   If you’re a frequent consumer of eggs, you’re in good company. Beyond being a delicious protein source, eggshells offer a range of benefits you might not have considered. Before you dispose of them, here are seven compelling reasons to hold onto those eggshells.  …