20 Everyday Objects Designed Completely Differently Outside the US

Ask a British household to boil water, and the stovetop may never enter the conversation. The electric kettle is a daily appliance, usually holding around 1.7 liters and commonly rated near 3 kilowatts. That high power is possible partly because Britain’s domestic electrical system operates around 230 volts, allowing many models to bring water to a boil remarkably quickly. Tea obviously helped make the appliance indispensable, but convenience kept it there for coffee, instant foods, cooking water, and anything else requiring a fast boil.