Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“Sexism and Elitism”: Serena Williams Faces Backlash for Everything But Her Playing
Serena Williams has taken down Polish opponent Magda Linette in straight sets at the US Open this month. Serena has advanced to the next round of the competition and will face a potential showdown against big sister Venus Williams. After an outstanding run at the French Open earlier this month, Williams is looking to continue…
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Tesla’s Upcoming Release Gets Great Early Reviews
Tesla has allowed a number of its customers to try out its upcoming electric truck – the Semi. An early customer test received positive praise from potential buyers like UPS (United Parcel Service) who called it “one smooth ride.” https://twitter.com/IllinoisUPSers/status/1034163909484335105 https://twitter.com/IllinoisUPSers/status/1034162962611752970 Over the last few weeks a prototype for the Tesla Semi has been travelling…
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How a Skin Cancer Scare turned into an Apparel Business
Anyone who has gone to the beach and sat in the sun all day knows that sometimes sunscreen isn’t enough. There are staggering statistics to prove it. According to the Cancer Council, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, with melanoma being the third most…
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Scott Morrison is Australia’s 30th Prime Minister
After a week of backstabbing, resignations, and liberal spill after liberal spill, the nation finally has a Prime Minister. Scott Morrison has been confirmed as Australia’s 6th Prime Minister since 2007. Morrison takes over the position from Malcolm Turnbull, after yesterday pledging his support for the former PM before the media. In a party room meeting…
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Sydney Celebrates ‘40 Years of Love’
Walking through Surry Hills is an experience in itself. It is a hub of colour and culture; the sights and sounds are so different to that of anywhere else in Sydney. It is home to Australia’s first paint and sip studio, Cork and Canvas. The number of cocktail bars and clubs are endless. It has…
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Daffodil Day 2018: Are the Daffodils Dying Down?
August 24th marks Daffodil Day for another year, and the charity is still moving mountains. But it seems like the days of proudly brandishing the signature bright yellow Daffodil pin on your school uniform or work bag might be slowly disappearing. The charity has seen some significant losses over the last few years. The significance…
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What We Missed While the Government Was in Lockdown
The country watched on yesterday with bated breath as a bloody battle for Prime Ministership was fought between Malcolm “the government I have led is a very effective one” Turnbull and Peter “The Prime Minister has my full support” Dutton. In the meantime, however, much larger domestic and international issues have occurred, and have been…
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Northern Territory Paying Aussies to Make the Move Up North
Financial incentives are being offered to Australians who buy a house in the Northern Territory in a bid to attract more people to the state. The government is pledging $9.3 million towards plans to try and lure people, including migrants, up north. The announcement is a part of the Northern Territory Population Growth Strategy 2018-2028…
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Dutton and Turnbull Face Off in Second Liberal Spill
Australians are watching on as another round of Australia’s favourite national sport, the Liberal Spill, continues today. Home Defence Minister Peter Dutton has, again, contested Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership and has spent the morning making the rounds through parliament to try and win support from Liberal party members. Moves to discharge Turnbull from the top spot…
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Hay Exportations Continue Through Drought as Farmers Call Government to Action
Hay exports to Japan and China are continuing despite farmers’ pleas for the government to call the drought a state of emergency. 600,000 tonnes of hay are currently awaiting exportation to the Asian countries, with farmers calling the state and the federal government to action to seize the hay. Demand for fodder has increased in…
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