Refrigerator: The Magnetic StripWhy fridge doors don't have latches anymore
From the show
Why it looks like thatModern refrigerator doors rely on a magnetic gasket rather than a mechanical latch. This design was mandated by the Refrigerator Safety Act of 1956 to prevent accidental entrapment. Unlike old locking handles, the magnetic strip creates an airtight seal that can easily be pushed open from the inside, saving countless lives.
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