Why do some countries have differently shaped electrical outlets/adapters?
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In 2007 America standardised their plug. This is a notoriously unsafe, 2 pronged, wobbly adapter. Due to other countries wanting to deviate from the American standard they saw it fit to develop a safer alternative. There were attempts to universalise the plug sockets throughout modern history but politics and economical issues got in the way – mainly because of the cost of redesigning homes, appliances and patents.
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