Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Why Some Older Homes Have Sinks in Unexpected Places
In many older homes, certain features catch visitors by surprise, especially when touring a historic property. Imagine walking through a quiet corridor where “the floorboards groan” and “a draft whispers from somewhere unseen.” Then, halfway down the hall, you notice a small sink attached to the wall. It isn’t part of a kitchen or bathroom.…
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With Heavy Hearts: A Global Sensation’s Extreme Obsession Ends in Tragedy at 55
Tragedy has struck in Brazil following the death of Arlindo de Souza, widely known online as the “Brazilian Popeye,” who passed away at the age of 55. His extreme appearance had drawn global attention for years, sparking both fascination and concern across social media and news platforms.See more… Arlindo became infamous for injecting a dangerous…
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A Wrestling Legend Has Left Us – The Ring Will Never Be the Same
Rick Link, one of the most recognized figures in American professional wrestling, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 66. He was known for his long and successful career in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and for winning titles such as the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship during the 1970s and ’80s. His…
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With Broken Hearts, We Announce the Passing of a Legend
Ethan Browne, an actor, model, and music executive and the son of legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, has died at the age of 52. His death occurred on November 25, 2025, and was confirmed by family representatives, with the news becoming public in the weeks that followed.See More… Browne was found unresponsive at his home in…
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Progressive House Icon Passes Away at 48
Budapest — January 14, 2026: The electronic music world is mourning the loss of Chriss Ronson, a pioneering DJ and producer in the progressive house scene, who passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 48 after a long illness. Born Horváth Krisztián in Budapest, Ronson became a central figure in Hungary’s electronic…
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Hollywood Loses a Star of the Silver Screen
Death of Barbara Lawrence Barbara Lawrence, a well-known and respected Hollywood talent manager, has passed away at the age of 82. She died on January 2, 2026, of natural causes while on a family vacation in Manhattan, her family confirmed.See more… Who Barbara Lawrence Was Lawrence was an experienced talent manager in the entertainment industry,…
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Hollywood Loses a Master of Sound”
Death of Thomas Causey Thomas Dewitt Causey, Jr., one of Hollywood’s most renowned sound craftsmen, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 76 in Cathedral City, California, after a long illness. The news was confirmed by his family and film industry media.See more… Who Thomas Causey Was Causey was a sound mixer…
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Silenced Forever: A Hip-Hop Era Loses One of Its Strongest Voices
John Forté, a Grammy-nominated artist and key contributor to 1990s hip-hop, has passed away at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. He was only 50 years old. Authorities said there were no signs of foul play, and the cause of death is under investigation by the state medical examiner.See more… Forté became widely known for his…
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Basketball star tragically passes away on the highway
With heavy hearts, the HBCU sports community is grieving after reports confirmed that basketball player Andre Bell was tragically killed in a highway shooting in Nashville. The shocking incident has sent waves of sorrow through teammates, students, and fans who followed his journey on and off the court.See more… According to early information, the shooting…
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He Made the World Laugh at Office Life… Today, His Pen Fell Silent
Legendary cartoonist Scott Adams — the creator of the iconic workplace comic strip Dilbert — has died at the age of 68 after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer, his family confirmed today.See more… Dilbert first debuted in 1989 and became a beloved satire of office life, appearing in thousands of newspapers worldwide at…
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