Your dad never had to go searching around for the right TV wall mount. When he was growing up, your grandparents had a cabinet TV. It was so dignified, sitting there in its wood case. There had a presence – it really occupied its place in the room. It was furniture.

Ever found yourself in an argument with a friend or partner about the distinctive—how should we put this—behaviors of the sexes? We aren’t here to weigh in definitively; technically, we’re not sociologists (though we read plenty of Wikipedia).

If you’ve dropped your phone in water and are reading this in a hurry, skip down. We’ve got all the steps you need. Here's a summary: Dry it off with a paper towel. This should absorb the water on the surface, leaving only the water that has gotten inside the phone. Turn off the phone ASAP. You might be able to avoid any electrical short circuiting by powering down your device. Pull out the battery and SIM card. By taking apart your phone, you can check for water that may have seeped inside. If you see moisture, gently dry it as best you can, without damaging the components. Don’t touch it for a while. The air will naturally evaporate water that has gotten inside your phone, helping it dry out as time passes. For the rest of the details you need, read on: