Hang on for a second, guys.
What is the Neutral in the US tied to, at the switch-board?.
It may be different in the US, to a certain extent, but ALL power systems are referenced to EARTH, for safety reasons!.
This is why a fuse blows when a 110kV line hits the ground, with no earth return, this would not happen!.
Hey, I only come from New Zealand, what do I know.