Why do different countries have different electric outlet plugs?
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There are 15 different kinds of electrical outlets around the world. One standard would be more convenient, but no one wants to change theirs.
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Why Do Different Countries Use Different Plugs?
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Power plug & outlet Type C
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Why different countries have different plugs?, by DesignNest Team, DesignNest
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What Plugs Are Used in Different Countries?
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A cool guide to the types of plugs and outlets across the world : r/coolguides
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Why different countries have different plugs?, by DesignNest Team, DesignNest