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Some electrical outlets, especially the ones for outdoor use or for indoor use near water sources, are equipped with a built-in circuit breaker called a 'Ground Fault Interruptor' (GFI for short).

Other built-in safety features of some electrical outlets include child safety protections that prevent children from inserting things like knives, etc. into them.

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