whole little story behind it.
And now that you know what you’re looking at, I’ll bet you’ll start noticing them everywhere!
If this little household mystery answered a question you’ve secretly wondered about, leave a comment and tell me: Are the outlets in your home ground-up, ground-down, or a mixture of both?
And if you have a photo of an especially unusual outlet, share it on Pinterest and tag it so other curious homeowners can take a look too!
If you enjoyed this article, don’t forget to subscribe by email. I have plenty more everyday household mysteries, practical tips, and “wait… why is it like THAT?” discoveries coming your way!