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    Why are manhole covers round?

    Question #38295. Asked by unjust18. (Sep 01 03 6:47 PM)


    sequoianoir

    A round manhole COVER will not fall through the hole that it is supposed to fit.
    Every other shape has this possibility so round makes it "easier" to use and also much safer.

    Sep 01 03, 7:40 PM


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