Why Are Manhole Covers Round?

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I once heard that those who interviewed at Google were asked why manhole covers were round and not any other shape.

I can’t help but say it’s because the artistic ability to work with something round (rather than the traditional square canvas), which allows for some phenomenal creativity.

The real answer is that a round cover is the only  shape of a manhole cover that no matter how it is turned, it won’t fall into the hole.

But, you know, design still matters after choosing a shape.

 

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