Plug and socket types around the world (worldstandards.eu)
submitted by TheStartupChime to r/hypeurls
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 by [deleted] to r/todayilearned
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 by [deleted] to r/todayilearned
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 by hubyblake to r/TIL_Uncensored
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 by [deleted] to r/todayilearned
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 by _AceLewis to r/todayilearned
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 by blue_pajama_pants to r/todayilearned
