Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Over the course of two years, Simon Cowell had two distinct bicycle accidents that resulted in various health complications. When Simon and the other America’s Got Talent judges appeared on the Today Show recently, they candidly recognized these incidents. Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Heidi Klum hosted the program.See More… The famous 64-year-old met the…

What a tragedy — the wrestling world and countless fans across the country are in deep mourning after the loss of a beloved figure whose impact stretched far beyond the ring. His passing has left an emotional void in an industry that grew and evolved with his influence. Tributes have poured in from fellow athletes,…

Today marks one year since the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Americans across the country are remembering the life and legacy of a leader whose impact extended far beyond his time in office.See more… Jimmy Carter remains the…

Richard D. Young, a long-time Democratic leader in the Indiana State Senate, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 83 at his home in Milltown, Indiana. His death was confirmed by local officials and reflects the loss of one of the region’s most respected legislators, a man whose decades of advocacy touched…

Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria on December 29, 2025. The incident occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State while he was traveling as a passenger in a sport utility vehicle.See More… According to authorities, the vehicle collided with a stationary truck on…

With heavy hearts, authorities in Northern California have confirmed that a shark attack victim has washed ashore, ending days of fear, hope, and unanswered questions along the coast.See more… The remains were discovered on a remote beach in Santa Cruz County, sending shockwaves through the local community. Officials say the body is believed to belong…

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Nashville, Tennessee, where a 20-year-old young woman lost her life in a shocking pedestrian accident, leaving her family and the local community devastated.See more… According to police reports, the young woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a vehicle, which caused her to be thrown into the…

Dave Downey, a towering figure in University of Illinois basketball history, has died at the age of 84 on December 27, 2025, his hometown of Canton, Illinois confirmed. The news was announced by Illinois Athletics on December 28, sparking tributes across the college basketball world as fans and former teammates remembered his impact both on…

Beloved former child actress Melanie Watson, best known for her memorable appearances on the hit 1980s sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, has died at the age of 57. Watson passed away on December 26, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after complications during a hospitalization, her brother confirmed. Her death marks the end of a life that bridged…

Tucked away among jars of spices in many kitchens is a small, aromatic ingredient with a rich cultural past: the clove. For centuries, long before modern wellness products became commonplace, cloves were gently steeped into tea in households across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. This warm, fragrant drink was not treated as…