UK Curios Fact #2 - On/Off Switches on Outlets

Again not sure why this is, but seems related to the British overall safety consciousness, but literally ever single outlet has an on/off switch. Initially I thought this had to do with being more environmentally conscious, but in my opinion the English are only more 'green' in principle/ambition, but not in reality. We haven't even had the option to recycle cans, glass, etc in any of the places we've lived or at my office.




Anyway, if anyone has any idea why they have on/off switches on their outlets, please let us know!