Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How Ultra-Processed Food Harms the Body and Brain
Remember that time I grabbed a quick bag of chips and a soda for lunch because I was running late? It seemed harmless, just a convenient pick-me-up. But after a few weeks of similar choices, I noticed my energy crashing mid-afternoon and my mood swinging like a pendulum. Turns out, those ultra-processed snacks weren’t just…
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What is Fashion? All 4 Fashion Facets Explained in Detail
Hey there, have you ever stood in front of your closet, staring at a pile of clothes, wondering why that one shirt feels so “you” while another screams last year’s regret? I know I have—more times than I’d like to admit. Fashion isn’t just about throwing on whatever’s clean; it’s this wild mix of self-expression,…
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What Is a Hobby Farm? A Down-to-Earth Guide to Small-Scale Rural Bliss
Picture this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning in early fall, and you’re knee-deep in the soft earth of your backyard plot, pulling carrots that still have that fresh, loamy scent clinging to them. A couple of hens cluck contentedly in the background, pecking at kitchen scraps, while your kids chase a fluffy goat around the…
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How Many Fruits Are There in the World?
Hey there, fruit lover – or maybe you’re just curious like I was back in my college days when I first dove into this topic. I grew up in a small town where the local market only stocked the basics: apples, bananas, oranges, and maybe a few berries if it was summer. One day, while…
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Are You Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
I still remember those busy college days when my diet consisted mostly of ramen noodles and late-night pizza runs. I’d feel sluggish by midday, blaming it on lack of sleep, but deep down I knew my fridge’s lone apple wasn’t cutting it. Fast forward to now, after years of tweaking my habits as a health…
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11 Foods to Eat to Help You Lose Weight
Hey there, if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stared at the mirror a bit too long or felt that familiar tug on your jeans after the holidays. I get it—I was there a few years back, tipping the scales at 20 pounds over what felt right for me. It wasn’t about crash diets or…
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How to Start Your Hobby Farm: A Real-World Guide from Dirt to First Harvest
Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s a crisp fall morning, and you’re out in the yard, coffee in hand, watching a handful of chickens peck around while the sun rises over your little patch of earth. No traffic jams, no endless emails—just the quiet rhythm of something you’ve built with your own hands. That’s the…
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Celebrating September: Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month
I’ll never forget the summer I decided to overhaul my eating habits. I was feeling sluggish after a busy work season, and a friend challenged me to eat at least five servings of fruits and veggies a day. At first, it seemed daunting—like, who has time to chop all that? But within a week, I…
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Introduction to Fashion, Design Process & Career Opportunities
Hey there, if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve got a spark for style that goes beyond picking out outfits from your closet. Maybe you’ve doodled dresses on napkins or dreamed of seeing your creations on a runway. I get it—fashion pulled me in the same way back when I was a kid, flipping through…
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The Health Benefits a Vegetable-Filled Diet Can Bring You
Remember that time I decided to ditch my fast-food habit and load up on greens? It started as a New Year’s whim, but within weeks, I felt sharper, lighter, and oddly more optimistic about life. Turns out, packing your plate with vegetables isn’t just about chasing trends—it’s a game-changer for your body. If you’ve ever…
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