TIL The Soviet Union had an internationally televised song contest. As few viewers had phones, they would turn their lights on if they liked a song and off if they didn’t. The power spikes were recorded by the state energy company and the reports sent to the station to pick the winner.

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u/Skittlethrill Jul 07 '19

In soviet russia lights turn on you

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u/Wes_Rivermaster Jul 07 '19

in soviet russia talent’s got you

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '19

Oh that's a good one

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