Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Flick and Swish – A Muggle’s Guide to Spellcraft
For five years, five long years, I’ve been waiting for my letter from the regular Muggle post. With no sign of any Hedwig replica, I decided to launch an article on some of the famous Harry Potter spells. #1. Wingardium Leviosa “It’s Leviosa, not Leviosaaa!” This is why they always say to never challenge a…
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The Basics of Gymnastics in Australia
Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest and abdominal muscle groups. Gymnastics evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks that included skills for mounting and dismounting a horse and…
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Chess as a Hobby
Chess is an ancient game that goes back 1500 years. That is much further back than urbanity, the Middle Age and its precursor. In a sense, chess is the world’s oldest “surviving” game and it survives for a reason. It is a beautifully designed strategy game with endless approaches to it. World tournaments and careers…
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BTS “Smooth Like Butter” Habits
Are they “smooth like butter?” Oh. Of course! Are they “hot like summer, making you sweat like that?” I’d say beyond the shadow of a doubt (Oh, can someone please turn up the AC?) Do they have that “superstar glow?” They are everlastingly incandescent! And, finally, do you think they are “Hotter? Sweeter? Cooler? Butter?”…
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Turn Your Garden into a Real Amusement Park with These 5 Exciting Games
Summer is the time of year when children enjoy the garden the most. They have all the time in the world and the opportunity not to be bored for a second. A pool, a ball, a few toys and a lot of imagination are enough for them. You can also use your imagination and turn…
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The Wizarding World: Which Hogwarts Hobby Would You Choose?
Still, eagerly waiting for your Hogwarts acceptance letter and assuming you’d hop onto the Hogwarts Express very soon? Well, until that letter-bearing owl makes its appearance, why don’t you think about what would you do in your spare time at Hogwarts? If You Are a Bookworm, The Hogwarts Library Would Be Your Sanctuary It’s undeniable:…
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Bringing Painting to Your Life: 7 Benefits of Adopting This Art as a Hobby
As Albert Einstein said, “art is the expression of the deepest feelings in the simplest way”. Art can indeed be used to resolve conflicts, communication problems, speech difficulties and many other psychological aspects, such as perception, emotion, memory, thought and language. The beneficial effects of art in helping those with behavioral or socialization problems, or…
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Why Practicing a Sport Is a Good Hobby?
More and more teenagers are passing on the opportunity to practice a sport and that’s not good. It is a bit unsettling to know that while most teens ages 13 to 17 are physically able, only about 40% of them partake in sporting activities, whether it is competitive or recreational. Unfortunately, the downward trend may…
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8 Weirdest Hobbies Around the World
Do you ever think that there is no one in the world who has the same hobbies as you? Maybe not. But that’s exactly how some people feel. In fact, some folks in the world have the most peculiar hobbies. Do you want to know more about them? Well, stay tuned! In this article, we…
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It Must Be Party Time- K-Pop Songs You Need at Every Party
A party is all about fun. Your guests will remember the great ambiance, the bright decorations and the yummy food, but above all, what really makes a party successful is the music. No party is complete without some ground-breaking music. But, rather than going for the typical Hollywood songs, why don’t you try some nice…
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