TIL the UK has a powerstation that's primary function is to deal with the power demand spike caused by people switching on their kettles during TV ad breaks. The power station is built inside of a moutain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station



Submitted March 02, 2015 at 05:05PM by Gentlementlementle http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/2xnrfp/til_the_uk_has_a_powerstation_thats_primary/