# The reason most electrical plug prongs have holes in them

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-10-31T22:30:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2300248/reason-most-electrical-plug-prongs-have-holes/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-reason-most-electrical-plug-prongs-have-holes-in-them-2120d7/

If you've ever looked at the end of a plug, you've probably wondered why some have holes, and some don't - and no, it's not actually a big conspiracy theory.

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