Have you ever wondered why there are so many different sockets and plugs and cords when you travel the world? I often hear friends complaining about blowing sockets out when they go overseas, or about having to buy so many different adapters when traveling.
“Clark, why can’t they all be the same?” they ask me. “Why haven’t power cords been standardized?”
There is a long answer and a short answer. The short answer is they have. The long answer is where we start our story. Don’t yawn! While this tale may seem simple, it is a hallowed story marked by patent corruption, war, and colonialism… Continue reading The History of Electrical Sockets and Plugs
