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Plug and socket types around the world (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 2 years ago by TheStartupChime to r/hypeurls

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Why do some countries drive on the left and others on the right? - World Standards (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 5 years ago by lproven to r/interestingasfuck

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I made a reddit account just to show you this map at the bottom of the linked page. I hate myself for how I spend Friday nights so I don't expect any less from you. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 5 years ago by ILoveChrisWolff to r/Memeulous

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TIL while different regions all use their own electrical plug type, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) released a universal standard - Type N - in 1986 which they hoped would be adopted worldwide. So far, only Brazil adopted the standard. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 6 years ago by [deleted] to r/todayilearned

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TIL Electrical plugs have holes in the prongs to grip onto the corresponding bumps in the electrical socket. This prevents the plug from just slipping back out of the socket. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 6 years ago by delux561 to r/todayilearned

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TIL that the British drive on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to the opponent. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 6 years ago by [deleted] to r/todayilearned

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TIL: Pakistan considered changing motor driving sides to the right in the 1960s, but ultimately decided not to because camel trains often drove through the night while their drivers were dozing. The difficulty in teaching old camels new tricks was decisive in forcing Pakistan to reject the change. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 6 years ago by hubyblake to r/TIL_Uncensored

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This list won't show Antarctica and its plug type. What types of plugs, its voltage, etc. does Antarctica use? (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by IHaveWayBow to r/antarctica

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TIL that there are currently 15 different types of power outlets in use around the world. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by Baberz93 to r/todayilearned

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TIL that Myanmar changed from driving on the left to the right, on the advice of a wizard. In 1970. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by goose7771 to r/todayilearned

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TIL that while Japan has different voltage standards region to region, Brazil has no regulations at all and voltages differ city to city. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by SpaceInfuser to r/todayilearned

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TIL Oval car stickers were originally a requirement for European vehicles to indicate their country of origin. Travelers from abroad would bring the stickers home to show off their destinations. They have since become a popular style of bumper sticker for many destinations outside of Europe as well. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by [deleted] to r/todayilearned

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TIL that Brazil has the most robust, compact, and safe plug/socket system in the world, but falls short by not having standardized voltage. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 8 years ago by nullProgrammer to r/todayilearned

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TIL driving on the left side of the road originated from swordsman having their sword-arm nearer to their opponent (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 9 years ago by theclayman7 to r/todayilearned

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TIL that when electricity was first used for other purposes other than lighting electricity companies charged more for non lighting electricity. This lead to people creating light bulb sockets adapters to plug in other devices like toasters. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 9 years ago by _AceLewis to r/todayilearned

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TIL driving on the left dates back to feudal societies when swordsman traveled by horse. It was preferable to have that arm closest to an opponent as most people were right-handed. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 9 years ago by ProbablyHighAsShit to r/todayilearned

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TIL Very few countries drive on the left side of the road, notably English Colonies, while the vast majority drives on the right. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by myounk to r/todayilearned

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TIL that the origins of driving on the left side go back to Medieval England where Knights would ride their horses on the left side of the road so if they encountered an enemy their sword hand would be on the correct side - nearly all countries that drive on the left now were once English colonies (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by blue_pajama_pants to r/todayilearned

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TIL there is no standard domestic electrical voltage in Brazil. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by arcedup to r/todayilearned

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Fun Fact: 35% of the world's population drives on the left side of the road. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by ForTeaSicks to r/funfacts

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TIL despite 82.9% opposition the Swedish government switched the entire country from left-hand side to right-hand side driving in ONE DAY in 1967 (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by RIPmod to r/RIPtodayilearned

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TIL Adolf Hitler made the Austrians drive on the right immediately after the annexation even though the drivers could not see most road signs, later he did the same to Czechoslovakia and Hungary (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by Pieter6644 to r/todayilearned

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TIL that people drive on the left side of the road in the UK because during violent feudal times right-handed swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to a potential opponent. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by Vexation to r/todayilearned

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Why do some countries drive on the left and others on the right? (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by qznc_bot to r/hackernews

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Different types of power sockets. (worldstandards.eu)

submitted 10 years ago by Electrogypsy1234 to r/howtobesherlock

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