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xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet (imgs.xkcd.com)
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xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet

Title text:

Building Inspectors HATE This One Weird Trick

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3186/

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[–] atthecoast@feddit.nl 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Typical wall outlet in china. Any plug will hang loosely in there and work. Dangerously

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 4 points 1 day ago

Only if the socket is worn out and you are using a plug without inherent safety mechanisms.