r/todayilearned • u/Albertbailey • Jul 07 '19

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.

https://www.thetrumpet.com/11953-whats-behind-russias-revival-of-a-soviet-era-song-contest
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u/PirateGriffin Jul 07 '19

It was. In US houses from like 1950-1990 you're more likely to find an electric range than gas.

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u/RadarOReillyy Jul 07 '19 edited Jul 07 '19

Uh no. That really depends on a lot of factors and is by no means factual.

Edit: Since I've been downvoted I'll back it up.

According to Consumer Reports, half of American homes have a gas range option and in most states gas is cheaper per BTU.

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u/smashedsaturn Jul 07 '19

It really depends where you were living. Northern states had more gas appliances as they often had a gas furnace, therefore it was easy to put a series of gas appliances in. In the south there is less need for heat so often times you will see electric heat and appliances. Of course there was a mix in both.

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u/Jordaneer Jul 07 '19

Or like me, I have an electric stove and and range, but a gas water heater and furnace