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What everyday household action, done simultaneously by viewers, was blamed for the electricity demand surge after Love Island UK's 2019 finale?
Answer
Turning on kettles to make tea
As the credits rolled on Love Island's 2019 finale, a huge number of viewers got up to boil the kettle at the same moment, creating a spike in electricity demand tracked by grid operators.
💡 Did you know?
The finale of Love Island UK 2019 was so highly watched that UK power grids reported a surge spike when the episode ended and viewers made tea simultaneously.
Other options people guess
- Switching on ovens for dinner
- Turning on hairdryers
- Starting washing machines
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- love-island
- uk
- viral-moments
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