Mildly Interesting

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This is for strictly mildly interesting material. If it's too interesting, it doesn't belong. If it's not interesting, it doesn't belong.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago (18 children)

The holes are only for manufacturability.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (17 children)

Older receptacles had a design that would hug the holes to hold the plug in place. It’s a holdover for people with older houses.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

"I like a snug plug" - Dusty Slay

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