My son used a nail after he pried the supposedly “child proof” cover off the outlet. I was in the next room but saw him sort of fly across the room and land on the stairs. He was unharmed. I have always believed it was his Guardian Angel in action. He certainly kept his GA on rapid response duty.
I used to tell him “when you grow up I hope you have a son just like you!” He does. He’s grown now and has 2 of the little guys. ;) One is just like he was. I have apologized to my poor daughter-in-law.
What a story! I think it’s the really smart ones, with one small blind spot, that just have to figure out how those outlets work. The guy I mentioned was sitting in an old-fashioned wooden rocker when he did the fork experiment. As it was told to me, the rocker saved him. After hearing your story, I’ll have to modify that opinion. Anyway, I’m glad your son is healthy & has two of his own—including one, it sounds like, who keeps him busy. :)