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that in the UK the Television Network have to work together with the Power Authority to make sure the power grid can handle the sudden influx of electricity demand during commercial breaks because people use these breaks to make tea

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Fun Fact: that in the UK the Television Network have to work together with the Power Authority to make sure the power grid can handle the sudden influx of electricity demand during commercial breaks because people use these breaks to make tea

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