19 Smart Tips To Protect Your Phone All Summer Long

Two words: Phone condom.

Invest in a waterproof case.

These can get pricey, but it'll be worth it in the long run. Lifeproof, OtterBox, and DryCase are some great options.

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Stock up on plastic baggies.

If you're going to the beach, you should absolutely put your phone in a plastic bag. It will keep it safe from any water or sand on your hands or in your beach bag.

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Or use a phone condom.

You read right: Now you can pop your phone into its very own condom. Be safe out there, kids.

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If you drown your phone, immediately use a hairdryer on MEDIUM heat.

You've probably heard of the rice trick, but Gazelle tested and compared it to seven other methods, and they recommend shaking, blowing, and/or vacuuming as much water out as you can before relying on drying agents. Rice, kitty litter, and even a sponge can get out the last few drops, but probably won't save a soaked phone on their own.

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These Graphic Photos Show How Dangerous Sparklers At Weddings Can Be

Third-degree burns aren’t exactly Pinterest-worthy.

In recent years, "sparkler send-offs" have become a popular alternative to showering couples with rice or birdseed.

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But Raleigh wedding photographer Brian Mullins recently suffered second- and third-degree burns during one couple's grand exit.

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"I had a handful of sparklers when the bride and groom appeared in the doorway," Mullins told BuzzFeed Life.

"Our practice has always been to grab a few sparklers, get the lines formed, hand out sparklers to anyone who needed them, and then help get them all lit," he said. He was holding about 10 sparklers in his hand when they were lit. He can't remember if he lit them himself or someone else did.

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"The only things I remember about it was a very hot and bright flash close to my face and a searing pain in my hand," he said.

Despite the pain, he was able to keep shooting. "Wedding photographers don't have the luxury of being able to re-stage a missed photo so we get the shot first then apologize, cope, or complain later," he said.

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You Can Actually Attend The School Of Wizardry Now

Get your wands ready.

Claus Raasted, Liveform, and Rollespils Fabrikken have made it possible to have a full-on wizarding experience at a CASTLE IN POLAND.

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Their LARP (Live Action Role Playing) Indiegogo campaign has already raised nearly 300% of it's goal for the four-day event.

That means WIZARDRY ABOUNDS.

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"Students" are sorted into one of five houses, then live and go to class in and around the fairytale castle in Czocha, Poland.

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And this isn't some lackluster event with a few creatures and potions here and there. The School of Wizardry has a whole scenography team that designs every inch of the space — from the candles down to the potions.

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Here Is The Perfect DIY Gift For The Mansplainer In Your Life

Turn those “actually”s into $$$.

Chances are, you know a mansplainer.

Maybe he butts into conversations uninvited in order to correct your pronunciation of "Thomas Pynchon;" maybe his hobbies include telling women that they missed the point of articles they wrote themselves. Maybe he just abuses that most dreaded of words — "actually" — far too often. Remember: even the most enlightened, lovable dudes (and ladies!) can sometimes catch a case of the mansplanations.

(Here is a handy guide if you, too, would like to become a mansplainer.)

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So what you do about it?

Tempting, but, nah.

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Make an "Actually" jar!

Take any old jar or vase (although it should probably be a big one!) and decorate it as you see fit. I took a fairly literal approach but the world is your oyster.

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Give the jar to your mansplainer and make him put in a dollar every time he "Actually"s somebody.

Greater dollar amounts may be assigned to greater offenses. When he's reached a certain threshold (say, $50) or a certain date (say, his birthday), donate the money to a worthy cause (say, this one).

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Can You Guess Which House These People On "House Hunters" Picked?

Three houses, but only one will become a home.

Tammy and Troy — Provo, UT

Tammy and Troy have a budget of between $150,000 and $180,000.

Their wish list includes:
• Three bedrooms
• A white kitchen with a big pantry
• A basement
• She wants a single-family home with projects, while he wants a move-in ready townhouse

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21 Smart Ways To Feel Happier Right Now

You, but happier. Inspired by this Quora thread.

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Smile.

Research shows that genuine smiling (where your cheeks really come up) can actually make you less stressed. So smile at your barista, accept the compliment your boss gave you, watch some stand-up — whatever gets you grinning.

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Be grateful for all the awesome things in your life.

Like that your roommate did your dishes for you or that you have a paycheck coming in three days. Taking inventory of the little things you’re grateful for can actually boost your happiness and wellbeing (according to science).

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Plan a vacation.

Even if you can’t actually step foot on a beach for months. Just searching for hotels, ranking the pool bars, and booking the trip will give you a little gratification and something to look forward to.

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Can You Guess The “Harry Potter” Character By These Emojis?

Do You-Know-Who? Warning: spoilers.