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Faulty Electrical Device Caused Blackout
Officials at Entergy-New Orleans are taking the blame for the power outage that caused a 34-minute delay in Super Bowl XLVII.
The power company said the cause was a faulty device that had been installed to prevent a failure of electric cables.
According to the company, that device was not a problem during the Sugar Bowl.
For the complete explanation, click here.
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