Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Funny phone call
Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cell phone on a bench rings and a man answers the phone, puts it on speaker, and begins to talk. Everyone else in the room stops to listen. MAN: “Hello” WOMAN: “Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?” MAN: “Yes.” WOMAN: “I’m…
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My In-Laws Started ‘Forgetting’ to Take Their Wallets to Restaurants since I Got My Inheritance
When Julia’s Mom dies, she leaves a modest inheritance for her beloved daughter. While Julia and David, her husband, have plans for the money, her in-laws have a different agenda altogether.All through my life, my Mom has always had my back. She’s been my biggest support throughout everything — including the fact that she accepted…
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My Daughter and I Visited My Mother, and We Returned to Discover My Husband’s Ex Living in Our House
I’ve always had a problem with how my husband’s ex manipulated him using their child. After a serious conversation, I thought we were finally on the same page. However, I was wrong. Upon returning home after a few days of visiting my mother, I found that things had drastically changed!At 35, I, Agnes, am in…
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My Sister Demands I Be Her Surrogate Despite Knowing It Would Endanger My Life
A woman had been treated like an outcast in her family since birth. However, to her shock, they asked her for help and even expected her to risk her own life while doing it.A 31-year-old female on Reddit revealed her family had mistreated her ever since she came to be. She has an older sister…
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Our Daughter Refused to Open My Parents’ Gift for Her Birthday – Her Reason Left Us Shocked
My daughter Lily was bubbling with excitement as her 5th birthday approached. However, with an upcoming trip on the horizon, we decided to celebrate her birthday a bit early. So, last Saturday, we threw a whimsical party filled with laughter, balloons, and an array of colorful gifts that sparkled in her wide-eyed gaze. After the…
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Couple Adopts a 6-year-old Boy, Finds Him Nursing a Strange Baby in His Room the Next Day – Story of the Day
Colleen and Ray brought home a young boy, only to find him nursing a baby in his room the next day. What followed were alarming revelations that changed the couple’s life forever.Ray raised an eyebrow at Colleen preparing boxed mac and cheese. “You’re making mac and cheese from a box?””It’s for Ben. He’s been so…
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Couple Adopts a 6-year-old Boy, Finds Him Nursing a Strange Baby in His Room the Next Day – Story of the Day
Colleen and Ray brought home a young boy, only to find him nursing a baby in his room the next day. What followed were alarming revelations that changed the couple’s life forever.Ray raised an eyebrow at Colleen preparing boxed mac and cheese. “You’re making mac and cheese from a box?””It’s for Ben. He’s been so…
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I Came to the Restaurant to Catch My Husband Cheating, but What I Saw Broke My Heart Even More
Clara believed her pregnancy would bring her family together, but she only noticed her husband drift away from her. With fear nurturing her growing suspicion, she installed a tracking app on his phone. However, she never expected her discovery to be more shocking than an affair…Before the whole pregnancy adventure began, Liam and I were…
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Grandfather Isn’t Allowed inside the Club — Story of the Day
Liam and Owen are two bouncers in an elite club. One day, an elderly man tries to enter, but they maltreat him. Their boss doesn’t want ‘such a person’ in the club, and even the bartender poisons him. The man’s hidden identity is revealed, but it might be too late for them, including their boss.The…
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Patients Reveal the Most Awkward Doctor Visit They’ve Ever Had
Many people don’t like visiting the hospital, but sometimes, circumstances require us to. However, those doctor appointments sometimes don’t turn out as expected, and patients end up in uncomfortable situations.Nobody knows when sickness knocks on the door. But when it does, we must take precautions by seeking medication to ensure we are healthy. But some…
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