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Default Why the wide prong on a plug?

Doug Miller wrote:
In article , wrote:
On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:44:32 GMT,
(Doug Miller)
wrote:

In article ,
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:36:20 -0400, Bryce
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http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3873863.html
How well does it work submerged?

You bet your life!
Submerged, it isn't going to make one bit of difference which way the plug is
inserted in the outlet.

Wet, okay Mr. Picky?

If you meant "wet" why did you write "submerged"?


"Submerged" is so much more dramatic than "wet".